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and the late afternoon sun gave it increased form and color and it was a superb picture. I will not attempt to describe it for you, Mija, you must see that yourself, I must show that garden to you. I said to myself that I was still very, very fortunate in my childhood days to have had this garden, truly I owned it and while I feared nearly all authority I did'nt fear its „Burg gendarmes" they were my friends.

We left the Park at Hietzing and Trautze returned to his house. Very tired did I reach Schimkowitz' house. His sweet wife made me comfortable and we had a beautiful evening together. I must note the absolutely unparalelled order of his house and studio in addition to which it shows true refinement. A home like a delicate flower.