Wednesday, 27 November 1878

I have made a conquest of the Gavinis; Madame speaks of me at home and elsewhere in the most extravagant terms — Filippini told me so, and besides, I feel it myself.
I assure you it is most tiresome to hear "Mme de Cassagnac" announced while one is trying on a dress.
Why exaggerate... why say silly things that please me... she may be charming.
In short... let the brute be silent — there is, thank God, something else to love besides flesh!