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My dear Mother -

Yes. I was received by the Salon - and the work I have sent in is a fine study of an old man with his model - It ought to look well - My, but I was happy on first hearing of my little success because so many were being disappointed.

Having not heard as yet from Berlin, I wonder whether "no news is good news," or whether the expressman has forgotten to deliver the work.

Hope I shall be able to write you that I have also gotten something in at Berlin -

Mrs. Chamberlain has been in Paris about two weeks and I spend most of my time