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weeded for all he was worth. Poor Margaret says that she never could like Framingham as well as Dublin. I think she's alright in thinking so. Congratulate Gerome on his good luck with the Judge. Tell him we are all very much pleased. Tell him I send him a "clap" and not a "kiss." Mama says that you must come up to Cutigliano and not stay in the hot city. She will have that studio fixed if you want but she thinks that you can work in the house very well. I don't think that you can because I don't think Mama would pose for you in that studio of mine. I find that room a very good studio. Robert and I are drawing. I do not see Robert until after dinner and we spend beautiful afternoons to-gether walking and collecting butterflies a little. The children have fine times donkey riding and climbing with mama on the mountains. Mary thanks you for the swiss knife you sent her. Mama would like you to send her some writing paper. Tribbie I and Mama have only the hats we came up with and they don't look good now, so would you be so good as to send us our hats which are in Florence. In the studio I think they are, one in a round hat box, the most important. love to you and to Gerome from all the children. I hope you are getting on well in work and are well. I am well and very happy, you bet! Robert is a pretty good fellow I tell you what! So are you, papa, and we both think so.) Affectionately from your daughter don't forget it.  Nancy