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time of particular stress - I was quite close to painting Betty - were you as fair to yourself as to us? We want to be sure of that. I would have written sooner, or called, but have had a bad week of flu. I am so glad the painting is going to a museum. And I thank you so much for the check - but I shall call you or stop by when I'm well to check with you about it. I'd love to see you - and Etienne - have not heard from him, nor seen him, since the evening in Washington. All my wishes for [[Nies?]] next year - for you - and for great victories versus neighboring rodents. I could never go there again since I heard. Our thanks again - with much affection Mercedes Matter