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through the Madewells[[?]]. It is not likely Susie will want that costume. If she ever should she would drop you a line as you suggest. Do not imagine I forget you want a little specimen of my work. I shall give you a sketch [[cross-out]]that[[cross-out]] some time that I shall want you to have too. The portrait I made of you is no slouch and I shall hope to give it to your children. Yours, Thomas Eakins.