money, that I dare not ask Mr. Neùmann to even

barter in that regard, – on the other hand I might dare

to ask him to entrust me with some insulation

cardboard or other cardboard that I might place between

logs and planking 4-5 rolls I believe would

suffice or approx. 40-50 square metres – but it’s urgent. –

Well forgive me for bothering You! Telegraph me! if Neùmann refuses.

I hope that You will be pleased with the picture, and in case

You are not, You must not under any circumstances

feel obliged to keep it; – a

wealthy relative of mine (son of Minister Astrup) would happily

and at all costs get hold of one of my old pictures and

has mentioned a sum of 10,000 kroner, – but I have nothing

old just now – at least nothing that I in good con-

science can ask so much for, – but for 2-3,000

he would surely take this picture, if You do not wish

to keep it, – it required considerably more "restoration"

work than I had imagined, but it will not cost You

more than according to our agreement; – should You however sell it

one day at a larger advance, – You might think of passing on a little to me.

I think the picture is now worth almost twice as much as it was in the autumn,

the child’s head and Kari’s head are good, in my opinion, – but if You wish

to have something changed, it shall be done ^{in Bergen} some time this winter. With best wishes to You

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