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the conversation. Healy the artist called. He always takes pains to call on me. I suppose one of the secrets of his success is his affability. Calvert, Mary and I called on Mrs. Putnam and her daughter at the Grammercy Park hotel. They are all going abroad in May. Calvert and I went around to the Century afterwards and smoked a cigar.

Thursday March 30. 1882. Commenced a little picture for Mary Vaux to send out to Cuthbert Williams when she goes to England in May. I dont paint with any interest and keep brooding over my anxieties. James Gifford came in and I told him what Mr. Hubbard said about the desirability of settling this trouble with Sanfords wife. He has asked me to go up to Hudson on Saturday as Wilkinson and his wife are to be there and I have promised to go in the 4 o clock train and wrote to Sade I would come down with the St. Louis train Sunday morning. Calvert came over to my studio with me this morning. He is very generous and helpful. Attended a meeting of the Century trustees. Another attack has been made on Major Walter who has the Sharpless Washington pictures, by De Kay in the Critic of which Gilder is the editor. Eastman Johnson brought it before the board and Gilder came in for some sharp criticism. He will be asked to retract as [[strikethrough]] [[?]] [[/strikethrough]] he has expressed regret at this publication. 

Friday 31. Fitch and I went up to the Academy and he assisted me to tip my picture forward which I think improves its appearance. No more pictures seem to have been sold and I am doubtful if mine sells. One of the Gifford lawyers called and took my and Hubbards affidavit as to Sanfords regarding his Studio as a part of his residence. Went out to lunch with Fitch and his friend Huntington at a chop house in 6" Avenue, but I dont like those places. Painted on my Johnson picture. Eastman came in early in the afternoon and we had a long talk. He seems as full of worry as I am. Likes what I have done and tells me to go on and finish it. Says it will sell even if this man dont want it. Called up at his house with Calvert & Mary and from there I went to call at Mr. Gordons. I am in no mood to go to these rich and flourishing homes but Mr. Gordon is a good friend and a gentleman whose esteem I greatly prize. Came to my room feeling very lonely and unhappy and glad to go to bed and forget my troubles. A letter from Sara full of courage and faith.