Chapter XIII: Letter XII: To Madox Brown, Hampstead

As I have said elsewhere, I incline to think that my brother was mistaken in supposing that his sketches had been “kicked out”; at any rate, _some_ water-colours of his were on exhibition.

14 Chatham Place, Blackfriars.
[4 December 1852.]

My dear Brown,

I have asked Hannay to come round to-morrow evening. He and you
were the only defaulters on Thursday except John Seddon, who it
seems is out of town. Can you come in to-morrow instead? Do if
you can. I will try and get William also, though I heard last
night at Millais’ that he was rather unwell.

What do you think? My sketches are kicked out at that precious
place in Pall Mall. I am, of course, more than ever resolved to
paint my picture of the pigs. Alas! my dear Brown, we are but too
transcendent spirits--far, far in advance of the age. Do not let
us bring up this subject to-morrow if Hannay or any one else is
present, as it is of no use trumpeting one’s grievances. But do
come.

Your friend,
DANTE G. ROSSETTI.