DLA003-0010  Transcription

12. HYDE PARK PLACE,

W.

29th Feb,

Dear Mr de Laszlo,

To my consternation, this explanation letter of mine was returned this evening from the Post Office, and I am distressed to think how casual and rude you must have regarded me, in not answering

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your letter and in coming to your studio this afternoon, unannounced. But you see, though the fault was mine in addressing my letter incorrectly, I did write at once in reply to yours and naturally was sure you would be expecting us at 5 oc.

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At all events, I am very happy to have seen you again, seen your beautiful portraits and seen the medium to add to your list of enthusiastic admirers. Mrs Cross^[1] and her daughter^[2] were so interested and delighted to meet you and I am so glad you can paint the

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girl’s portrait [possibly 1787]. She is a girl of fine and strong character and personality and I am very fond of her.

You will forgive my unconscious rudeness, and stupidity, won’t you?

Yours sincerely

Edith W. Carlisle.