I spent Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday until four o'clock at the Howards'; I wrote nothing while there and today here I am in Paris, so I shall take all...
I think one could cut a great deal from this book, and keep only a few days that give an idea of my life. And then things that have a sequel, like...
This morning I receive a telegram from Doria (Walitsky), worded thus: ==Perche siete bianca sono untranquillo mia cara quando arrivasti. Doria...
The deacon invited himself to lunch at our rooms; at two o'clock we were rid of him, and at three we set off on foot.
Late for Mass, we go to Renard's and then to the deacon's wife.
At Duval's we stay until five o'clock choosing fabrics, and in truth, if nothing prevents it, the selection is admirable and the furniture will be...
Maman writes letters that irritate me. They have ruined my pavilion; they have lodged a chambermaid upstairs, Trifon in the room on the staircase,...
It is raining; we go to Laferriere but in vain again — that witch will do nothing this week, she exasperates me and seems not to want to work for me....
In the morning the deacon comes; I tell him of the marvels of Duval and he will come there at three when we shall be there.
I forgot to say that yesterday at the Bois, de Tanlay got down from his carriage and, seeing us, ran after ours to speak to us and ask where we are...
At Virot I find a hat, and I cannot say how happy this makes me! I could not sleep because of this head-covering. Who invented them, good God!
We are late for church again, but on the way we meet Monsieur Tchernichoff — the one who was recently in Nice, the one who married Mme Ketly, who,...
I rise ==in a hurry== extraordinaire; I have a thousand things to do, I have no time, I am *as if in a fever of haste*. The first thing I do is go...
In the morning people come from several shops.
Bouba was at our rooms at ten o'clock as I had ordered, and we missed the eleven o'clock train. I was very pleased, because thus we were able to see...
At noon in Marseilles; I arrive *rocked* as if on a boat. The rest of the journey passes quite peacefully. But Gambart at every stop leapt to the...
I rise in good health and fresh-faced, thanks be to God; they no longer torment me about my pallor. I dress at once (grey dress) and go without a hat...
I take a walk with the dogs and without a hat, as far as Villa 77, in the morning.
I slept until noon after my agitation of last night; truly I am a strange creature.
I telegraphed Bouba to buy the horse, and I tremble for fear it may already be sold.
In the morning before ten o'clock I went out without a hat and with all the dogs. ==I walked up and down== the Promenade, and I saw more living...
I walked out with Gioia (the monkey) and with Walitsky, but I do not feel as well as other days. I met only the Hungarian I saw yesterday; Walitsky...
I slept in my aunt's room, the pavilion sickness having seized me again; I shed very bitter tears. I do not go out in the morning because I have no...
(Grey dress, hair braided and fastened with a small comb, Ostend hat — good.)
I take a long walk with Dina — to the countryside! beyond the Avenue de la Gare. I am pleased with my face and consequently am in very good spirits.
I felt weak this morning and resolved not to go to church, but as it is nearly two weeks since I have gone out or seen anyone, ==I longed== for the...
I wait all day for the carriage, but Georges, who is at this moment beginning his libations to Bacchus, kept it until half past six and in the middle...
I have appointed two tutors and the gate has been ordered. Thank God.
I took my first lesson with Laussel. From there we went to several places — carpet dealers, heating specialists, and so forth.
Biasini was at our house and we went to see the new house of Comte Starzinsky; it is not quite finished. Biasini has talent — that is what I say...
Mme Sapogenikoff and Yourkoff spend the day with us as last time.
Wretched are my days now; my studies are not organised, like everything in general. The weather was fair, without sun.
At the music, almost nothing. In the evening we go to the theatre to see the Beni Yang-Yang, an Arab troupe. I am in grey as on the Promenade, and we...
Mme Sapogenikoff and Yourkoff spend the day with us, go to the theatre with Maman, et cetera; and Mme Angel, who dined with us, and they all spend...
Maman said she is disgusted to see me blush for Audiffret. I too am disgusted by it, but is it my fault? I do not know for what sin I blush for this...
One more day toward old age.
I resumed my first lesson in Italian and Latin. I was in a white dressing gown, and my mother said such a thing to me! A thing I shall never forget,...
I have seen the Duke of Hamilton since his arrival on Wednesday the 13th of December — in all, twelve days; on several of those days I happened to...
Winter approaches and my torments begin again. It pains me to write this; I had for a moment forgotten it. Our life, our wretched life! My God,...
I go to church (white and silver dress, black hat, new hairstyle — easy, practical, and lasting all day. Half the hair drawn up and tracing on each...
One begins to see a few new people, and though it does not rain, the beginning of the season begins.