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a rich old lady. Who lives at the Metropole. I am invited to call on a Sunday evening and shall do so.

I enclose a little sketch of The Curiosity shop. It should be mounted in a gray mat just the size I have [[strikethrough]] made [[/strikethrough]] ruled off. It is very choice in gray. No other color will do.

Have three of four mats made and I shall send you three more studies just that size, to give as Xmass [[Xmas]] presents. Find sample of mat enclosed. I hardly think a frame is necessary. But use your own judgement in regards to that. Have them made right away at Fosters. This as you know is their busy [[strikethrough]] day [[/strikethrough]] season.  

If you think they are too small you are mistaken It will make a dainty present. 


↓ 2¼ inches.
[[top of framed sketch]]
This margin must be narrower 

[[instructions on right frame]]
than this one ← 3¼ inch. 


Tadema treated me most kindly, and Spalding is mistaken about him. I am going to start next week on an old couple that live on the other side of the city; fine heads. Tadema said that it would be folly to think of being anything but a painter. He started with barely anything. 

My health seems well and on the 


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This afternoon was Sir Lawrence's receiving day. He asked me to drop around again another Monday, and "you bet your boots" I shall. He asked the maid to show the gentleman into the reception room where the ladies were. And I followed. Ushered into a large dimly lighted reception room. I was met by Miss Tadema, introduced to Mrs. who said "I'm very sorry Mr. Loring but Sir Lawrence is ill today and can receive no one." All these people had come to see him. My husband has had a severe chill." Mrs. Tadema was not more beautiful than her daughter, but they made up for it by their kindness to me. The room was full of young ladies, and I really enjoyed a pleasant half hour. Although I may not have explained all these things as I should, to give you a clear idea of the man; you will see that Sir Lawrence is a kind hearted little Dutchman; much shorter than I am: Looks like one of the mountain dwarfs in Rip Van Winkle, and has a very wrinkled brow. 

Tuesday

The concert last night was very good Kuphferschmid [[Kupferschmid]] played well. After wards I was introduced to various musicians; and also a Mrs Crosby