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from diary of Elizabeth Frost "My trip abroad"
1904
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June 21
Tues. to the Tower lunch at Richard III's Palace. W. Abbey in p.m. Will called. Evening with him in Hyde Pk. & to a cafe, Frescate's.

June 23
Thurs, Shopped a little then met Will at Brit. Mus. [[British Museum]] Saw wonderful things there. Went to Chelsea & were introduced to the pretender to the Servian [[Serbian]] throne in private life Mr. Lazarowitch a man of elegant manners who kissed our hands. His wife an American was charming & I was delighted to see a portrait by Will of the two boys, a splendid piece of work. Lunched at the place Carlyle & Whistler frequented then visited Will's neighbor Mr. Jackson an Englishman who does very artistic work in black & white. He came to tea in Will's studio. Went to bed early footsore & weary, but delighted with the day with Will.

June 24
Fri. Mer Will at 12 at Nat. Gall. [[National Gallery]] who introduced us to several friends. Mr. Lasar his teacher in Paris joined us and amused us intensely. All went to Six Bells to lunch and had jolly time altho' I didn't understand at all Mr. L's French which W. said was lucky. He called about 9 & we sat up 'till late having a "heart to heart" talk.