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for he has the knack of doing disagreeable duties without giving offence & he never makes himself popular at his master's expense. he knows everything except colour for he cannot distinguish red from green - I have dilated more than I meant on dear old C.'s qualifications, & here comes Willie with flowers from Covent garden for me, he is staying in town for a few days just now. his business seems to suit him very well, & he talks of it quite affectionately. I am writing at the open window the street is gay & some of my friends as they pass knowing my place of captivity give me a salute as they ride or walk by.
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