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[[left side]] 11 made some sketches and then went home. This morn I sent down to the bank the first thing as I expected a letter from you and sure enough it was there. and the way I pourd [[poured]] over it was a caution to the natives. Also got some papers that mother sent. After I had read your letter I rushed back and went to work on G. picture. I have got the figure all layed in. It wont take long to finish it now. Tomorrow the model comes and if it is pleasant I go out to work on my gondola picture, if not I shall work on the head I have just started. I guess it is going to be much better than the first one. At any rate I have got a better start. I bought a stunning peace [[piece]] of old [[right side]] 12 figured silk yesterday in a second hand shop for .90 cts. it is cream white with pink and brown and green figures. I suppose mother would say it is a musty old rag but it is great to paint. Just faded enough. Yours, I will have to stop now lots of love as usual Ned.