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wonderful evening came to a close.  Of course our own program with regard to the portraits was discussed. M. Whili said he would at once get into communications with King Albert, through the Ambassador, so that I could get started on his portrait as soon as is possible.  As Lloyd George & Orlando he thought would be difficult to get it for this next month.  It has occurred to me that the best place to paint George in could be at his home in Wales.  However all of this has got to be arranged, and I imagine with considerable difficulty and delicacy. 
The conditions in general here are easing up, but