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Well. I shall probably be leaving for Orleans Thursday afternoon. Benedict took one bronze for the exposition - only one work by each artist being allowed - Today I had lunch with Bernard at the restaurant you like so much in front of the Senate. Nearly every bit I took I thought how much you would have enjoyed the good cooking. I am afraid however - I shall never be able to offer you even a light breakfast at that most excellent eating house -- our lunch for two came to 87 francs! My dinner tonight by comparison came to 2.20 frs. No letter from you  A good kiss to be shared with Mono - John - 

Transcription Notes:
The extent to which he strived to fit everything in is quite frightful here.