Thursday, 24 July 1873

After lunch Dina and I went to pack for Vienna.
At seven, on horseback; the carriage accompanied us with Papa, the Princess, and Khalkionoff. Maman had a visit from Mme Patton with all the children. We returned at nine. I am beginning to ride well — I am quite at home; I sway, I shift, I bend, I lean. With each time I feel stronger. In Vienna I shall ride in the Prater. I wish Mme Pseketoff were there.
Fireworks in the evening.
[In the margin: I do whatever I want with my aunt; I asked for a bracelet, she gave it to me. Now I want the blue brooch and the fan.]