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fortitude because he hated scenes and because the children would suffer more if I broke down. So when we meet (which must be soon) let us not go over it just at first. I shall rely on Léon for some help. First, please discourage any attempt to get artists to chip in on one of his pictures. He would have hated it and I couldn't allow it on that ground. I shall want more valuable advice later. I feel sure of your sympathy and send you ours. It is an irreparable loss to us all.

Lovingly 
Edith.