He is sorry that Tom read his letter to Mrs. Gott, the parson's wife, as the contents were to be treated in confidence. It is the last time he will say anything to Tom. He wishes for his portrait of Sam to be sent, now that
Papa has worked on it a little, and will ask Mr. Chance to send Tom a photograph of it. He has two commissions, one for a portrait of Mr. Pollock's youngest boy, the other of Mrs. Page and her child. He will send Tom portrait of their father and
mother for his birthday. The girls draw beautifully and Papa is pleased. London is full of fog and looks jolly.