Dorsey thanks Hudson for the favor he did for her. She dares not show the sketches to her mother until after the Ave Maria comes out. Dorsey's mother being old, she has little joy because her age and ill health are a burden. Hudson's health is a grave concern to the Dorsey household. He would be smart to come to Washington and visit them, it would do wonders for his health. They have a study and private room set aside for him. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.