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We have in the meantime thought of something else with

regard to the farm – that is to divide it into two

sections, whereby we keep the smallest section as well as

the buildings and then let Engel’s sister (who has worked

for us for a long time) purchase the larger section

of the farm (without buildings) for a reasonable price – assuming that

the bank agrees to this. We would then have less

toil, but the cost of living would be greater.

Well I now owe You in addition to a considerable amount

from the past also 70 kr. – I will see if I

can manage to make the two prints of Midsummer Eve Bonfire, that

You mention, – I have evidently since carved the woodblocks

so they will hardly be similar to the first print – I will

also make another attempt to get hold of

illustration board – it has been utterly impossible since last year.

No I have not sent any pictures – I thought

if You come here, You could see my things, it

would only be a disappointment for You, if I sent

something; – when I myself feel, that I am on the

right path; (albeit imperfect), others think,

that I am off the track. It is so easy to be a

"fine" painter, – it is also easy to be a "gifted" painter, – but

it is difficult to be totally oneself and nevertheless

give one’s thoughts and feelings an intelligible and artistic

form – I cannot manage it – at least not now. With greetings

to Höst, Inger and Yourself from Engel and Your ever devoted

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