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of a fine old scotch family who is a bachelor, and who lives in fine style, with his dogs, birds, cats and garden; and occasionally "does a bit of engineering so as to keep up with boys." 

"Mayday" was being celebrated when I walked ashore and so far as I could see the festivities did not cease until I stepped into a L & N W train at Lime Street yesterday for I was feasted and filled with art and champagne so long as I was within their reach-      

Infact, I had no chance to cable you of my arrival until I reached London yesterday evening Along with other delights while at Liverpool, I enjoyed a homely and pretty luncheon with Mr Rea of Rossetti and Ichon fame, of Birkenhead- A great scholar, a noted collector and a noble Englishman of the present day school- Today I bought the Whistler at Agnews gallery "Blue and Silver, Trouville" through Mr Bromhead, Cottier & Cos, London Agt- Its the one of which I spoke with you.

Mr Kennedy has a memorandum