Sunday, 12 January 1873

At the concert, there was much talk of the Duke of Hamilton.
This evening, at the French Theatre: La joie de la maison, Le chapeau de paille, with Ravel.
A great many people. My pretty blue dress was much admired. I drew fortune slips and tucked them into my glove. I opened them at home. Here is what they said: Palace in London. You will go to the races. You will be Duchess of Hamilton. In England, Scotland. In Paris, boredom. I love you. You will make his acquaintance!

Notes

An Italian Straw Hat (Un chapeau de paille d'Italie), a celebrated vaudeville comedy by Eugène Labiche.
Pierre-Alfred Ravel (1812–1884), one of France's most famous comic actors, performing in his signature roles.