I didn't post yesterday because I was having a time of it. Two days ago, I decided to take up French again. No problem, I studied French for 14 years at school. I also decided that I wanted to take some of my free time and study, really study. I wrote out a list of things I was interested in, and made up a schedule. All good. Well, I have a lot to do today (multiple meetings with timelines that are very tight or overlapping). As a result, instead of sticking to any sort of schedule yesterday (made even more difficult by the rain), I took a nap, ate early and often, and sat without doing anything for extended periods. In the end, I emailed one of the people I was having a meeting with, gave a little fib as to why I'd have to leave early (it wasn't exactly a lie, I just wanted to have a little more time in between, so I moved my second meeting up a few minutes), and had a positive response. This took a huge weight off my shoulders, but by then it was night and I didn't realize the day was over.
So, here we are, with only one letter to share. I wish I could share more, but alas, this letter has no companion. Artists write what they will, so there is no prescribed response from one.
From a Lady to an Artist respecting her Daughter's Portrait
18 Beaumont Square, S. W.
Tuesday, March 7th.
Mrs. Allison is very desirous of having a portrait of her daughter painted by Mr. Harvey. Will he be good enough to make an appointment with her at his studio when the price of the portrait, the number of sittings to be given, and other details to be discussed?
A nice note. I imagine Mrs. Allison will accompany her daughter, since I to think it would be decorous or a young lady to be alone with an artist in his studio.
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