Thursday, 8 May 1879

My poor childhood saw proofs of love in the interest I took in reading stories of cardinals in the days of Antonelli! Today I read stories of painters with the same interest, and even with a flutter of the heart at tales of studios.
Imagine — Multedo came to call, and toward the end of his visit I half-opened the door of my studio and showed myself, to mock a little this good fellow who comes with honorable intentions... old beast!