H. C. Frick, Esq., -2- November 9th. 1915 condemned itself, for there was a huge reflection of the lighted cove on the picture itself. We therefore adopted the method which I had arranged here for Mr. Duveen's inspection. Both Decour and Mr. Duveen agreed that it was essential to have a proper carpet for this room, avoiding the showing of the parquet as the present carpet does. I think you know that I am using the curtain material ordered for the other room, and very beautiful indeed it is. Unfortunately, the trimmings which I made originally have to be altered in colour, but to save expense, and because the trimming was already in New York (having been made faster than the silk material) I am arranging to alter parts of it, thereby saving part of the extra cost ( in New York). We chose a beautiful chandelier-not very big- but extremely soft in type, avoiding a lot of ormolu, in order that there should be nothing to detract from the interest in the picture. The mantelpiece is the old on with the bronze figures. We have had it made larger to suit the room itself, and we all agreed that it is better than a white marble one. I was extremely glad to have Mr. Duveen in Paris, for I am sorry to say that Mr. Decour was inclined to ignore me, and to push his own ideas. He is a very clever man, but as you know, I am much imbued with the idea that it is not the decorations