Ladies, who are, of course, the keenest votaries of fashion, will be
delighted, and we think surprised, to find Sir Frederick Leighton on
their side.
Hôtel Royal, Rome.
DEAR SIR,--Whatever may be the criticisms to which the dress of a lady
in our day is open, there is a vast amount of nonsense talked about it.
Titian and Velasquez would probably have been very happy to paint
it.--Believe me, dear Sir, yours faithfully,