print would be practically impossible.

The other two woodcuts, (the ones Hjördis does not choose[,] that is

or perhaps she would rather wait to see, if I might

make something better later), – these two eventual

remaining ones – would you perhaps be so kind as to

sell for me, – we are in fact practically living in dire

straits and are threatened severely by forfeitures, etc., – I have

had paints delivered here to Förde, but cannot afford to retrieve

them. With “the school” here things are going well, – I have 3–4

very gifted pupils, – one of them even surpasses the master

by far in drawing. – But then I also have 6–7, who are

nearly impossible. The model is also doing well – and

socialises with “the families” with the exception of the Pharmacist,

the Postmaster and Engineer N Selmers, – these people are

evidently so bourgeois that They refrain from “greeting a

model”. But Engineer Skaare has several times invited

her to his home and Dr. Bydahl gave a large reception

for the entire painting school – including the model. – Well it will

not be a very lucrative enterprise

this painting school, – and it drains my ener-

gy (nearly as much–as it takes to print woodcuts). –

Well, may you live well then and warmest greetings to the family.

Best wishes your Astrup

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