"presumption".

What shall I do with the Midsummer picture?

I am not satisfied with it, but am forced now to sell this

work, that has cost me so much effort; for my

creditors, whom I have promised payments before the new year, –

now demand, that I complete my works – I am therefore thinking

of making a trip to Bergen now before Christmas to talk with Meyer

about the picture, – but You mentioned, that I must first show

it to You, – and now the picture is very large and difficult

to transport (ca. 2 metres wide and 1.40 m. high).

Will You be making a trip to Bergen this winter? And if so

when? You mentioned, that You thought of buying it, – but

You must not, for it is not ^entirely good, – I have arranged

the composition incorrectly from the start, – I would love to

sell it for 1500., but Meyer will probably not offer so

much without deducting from my debt to him, and

and then I will have too little left for my creditors here.

Do You think, that I dare burden Höst with applying to borrow

my recommendations from the ministry, which I submitted to the

Hoùen endowment some time ago (1909 I think it was), or if that

is impossible, if Höst might perhaps copy Werenskiold’s

recommendation and ~~ackn~~ certify the veracity of the copy. Holmboe’s

~~recm~~ recommendation is probably not so important. I am beginning

to think about applying for the "Government stipend" this year; – but don’t mention it

to anyone, – I will also attempt to organise a little exhibition

in Kristiania [Oslo] this winter or spring.

Well You must forgive the haste and my scribble. Hope You

and Your family are well. Sincerest greetings to Your husband and Miss Inger

from Engel and Your

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