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and the Art world. Exactly like Fred Bayhams article is Philip Hale's. Read Chapter 22. (the end) in Thackery's Newcombs. Read it be sure, for you'll enjoy it, and you will find on that page the extent of the mental calibre of P.H.
  At the National Gallery the Lady that knows Minnie Chester introduced me to a Signora Pinto who also paints in the Gallery. The Signora cannot speak English - except a few (twenty) words, and as I'm going to Italy next spring, or next fall, I suggested that I should like to learn some Italian, Signora Pinto accepted the duty if in return I should coach her in her English. Three lessons a week, one hour each. Madam Pinto is rather a sweet looking lady reminds me very much a Mrs. Parks. Madam Pinto also has a daughter who reminds me of Alice Clement. She plays the piano +c. Madame Pinto returns to her home in Florence at the end of this month. She has kindly offered [[strikethrough]] me [[/strikethrough]] to give me