He is working well, and will attend a party that evening at
Fraulein Helmholtz's. The previous night he dined with
Herr Lippmann. If he gets another commission he will bring her a fur cloak, and mummy some silver. The portraits of
Sir Edward and his wife are advanced. He has been going through the museum's drawings collection and is ashamed at the greatness of the old master compared to him. He has been offered a dachshund, includes sketch.