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a nice frank young fellow and told me his father had shown [[strikethrough]] me [[/strikethrough]] him the letter I wrote but that in the store nothing was known of it. He talked to me about what I wrote but we were interrupted. Said he wanted a picture of mine and would come to my studio but I hardly expect he will. I was struck with the facilities they have for selling pictures and feel more than ever impressed with the need we artists have of a place to sell our pictures. Church invited me to dine with him at the Brevoort. After we got there Hurlburt editor of the World wanted him to dine with him, Sam Ward, Washington correspondent of the World (I think) proposed that we should all dine together and he would arrange the dinner. Had a very pleasant time but I feel that I was among men I could not entirely affiliate with. Hurlburt was very genial and friendly but had a good deal of the newspaper sharpness. I think his freedom of conversation could not entirely have suited Church but I find I am very fastidious and I dare say he is useful to Church. I havent any tact that way. Church is very friendly to me, told me of the carpets he had bought today and lots of other things. He has a plenty of money and cannot conceive the wretchedness I suffer from the lack of it. Wrote to Gertrude in as cheerful a mood as I could. I have been very unhappy today but did not tell her so. 

Wednesday Oct. 18. 1876. Walked up to Wilmarts to send off the little picture to Mr. Bachelder. When I returned found Alfred Booths card. They were to sail today but would be at the Albemarle until 12.30 Whittredge and I walked up there and saw them a few minutes. Came back and went to work after reading a letter from Gertrude which made me very worried about our money affairs at home. After a while Gifford came in. He and I had a talk and he seems so philosophical and withal 

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