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Some time in May

Lily of the valley, Rose of Sharon – I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to be rude about Thomas. I can’t help it if I find him a bit of a bore, can I? He is a good, clever man, if you like. But don’t expect me to be enthusiastic about him.

I am so pleased you’re working again, I’m sure that is because you are back where you belong. And painting, painting! When did you last paint? As I recall, you never painted much even at the Slade. You feel liberated, clearly, but you need to take liberation further.

Be my Sheba soon, with love from Solomon.