ii LETTERS TO MARCO 13 



the open window, as the best part of the tree 

 is well seen from my pillow. Some friends 

 regard this tree as rather an eyesore, and 

 want me to cut it down, and for some reasons 

 I should not mind getting rid of it, mainly 

 perhaps on account of the aggravating way it 

 sheds its seed in every part of the garden ; 

 but for the sake of the birds and the delight- 

 ful shade, I feel I can put up with its other 

 disadvantages, so the tree is safe during my 

 time. 



G. D. L. 





