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a way here of throwing work the very last minute. But if it does get in it will be seen as it is strong in contrasts and very simple. And also few young men succeed in the attempt the first time. Men of distinct merit tried each year and have been compelled to make their names in smaller exhibitions. Many stories of Guthrie, Savery, Whistler and others are told at this time of year in order to shatter the atom of hope one might have of success. I am not doing anything but awaiting developments and with a very large amount of hope for the best. 

It means considerable to me as I have an opportunity of getting some free advertising in