have the advantage of hearing French & German talked, the governess being a Parisienne. A friend is to use her influence to get me there upon more reasonable terms than is their usual which is 62 pounds a year that you think would be preposterous for me ever to think of giving. You desired me to send a specimen of my drawing which I would be proud to do if I thought you would not enjoy a hearty laugh at my expense or throw away with contempt any of the imperfect sketches I am now doing. I have been but a short time at drawing receiving only two lessons