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At half past eight we set off for Wiesbaden in two landaus.
Yesterday there were races at Wiesbaden, today again. We do not go (Maman has her own concerns). I do not care to go — I believe there will be nobody...
I dreamed of the Fronde. I had just entered the service of Anne of Austria! She mistrusted me, but I led her into the midst of the rebellious people,...
Few people have seen me at my best advantage — I was foolish enough to dress up elaborately. But I shall be seen; there is time enough, God be...
I had a dreadful dream — I was losing a tooth. The sign of a death in the family; and yesterday I dreamed the same thing as I did before Madame...
At eight o'clock I go with Machenka to Schwalbach; we leave her dress to be made and return at noon. I had a detestable carriage but have just hired...
My father writes that, despite all his care and all his tenderness, Paul is behaving in an impossible fashion.
Since I have had my carriage, I am less bored — today I am even rather occupied.
I go with Machenka to Schwalbach for the eleven-to-twelve concert. I see *Obeziana* and her brother. I love seeing familiar faces.
The morning is spent exasperating me, teasing me.
We dine at the Batourines'. A ravishing dinner and excellent wine — I have not drunk much and yet I am giddy. Machenka goes to try her dress at the...
We have received our photographs — some as the Graces, some as *disgraces.* One could die laughing!