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The Old Red Lodge,

Bassett,

Hants.

July 16.[19]12

Dear Monsieur de László  

I am so distressed that I must give up sitting for you - (as you so very kindly said I might) till the autumn. My husband^[1] has had a bad motor accident. Thank god there is no actual danger now - but he wants careful nursing. He was run into, when going to his office on a motor bicycle, by a carriage

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& motor simultaneously - & has a deep cut on his forehead, & is very shaken. It was a terrible time for both of us - but all is well so far. I know you will understand - & allow me to have my wedding present [10003] from you later on.^[2]

We are both so touched at your great kindness in giving us the Sketch

Yours very sincerely

Irène Vernon Harcourt

P.S.

I do hope Mdm de László is keeping well.

SMDL

09/10/2017