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a week i stay up all night long and paint. i wish [[strikethrough]] it were every night. it is almost like old times [[strikethrough]] when ed and i had that old italian villa on third ave and we painted at night. i have decided to invest 275 dollars in a camera so dont let me spend any until that lovely sum has been reached. i've never made such a large investment before but i think that this one is sound. and besides i can take lots of pictures. jeanne said i sold some paintings but i dont know how many or how much but it must at least be a starter on 275. i am giving up a three day pass to denver to see the ballet next saturday and that new book on drawings and a portable[[strikethrough x]] phonograph for the camera so you know that i am serious. besides i can always hock it.i guess thats all i have to say except that i hope this finds you, betty, miss hatch and everyone else very happy, healthy and wealthy and if not at least a martini in your hand. people here who really [[strikethrough]] know me call me either slim or chuck so i think i'll sign this with love your pal chuck [[drawings of two birds, one holding a sign with the caption: write soon chum]]