Thursday, 10 June 1880

Soutzo came last evening. I have him read Beatrix; it does not amuse him.
We went to the Gavinis', where there were the Duchess de Valence, Chaudordy, and Nervo. Then a walk through the shops on the Rue de la Paix; we meet the Queen on foot and Mme d'Altavilla. She thanks me for the strawberries I sent her, and I present my aunt to her. Afterward I order a riding habit; Wodzinsky will give me lessons at a riding school. Soutzo sent fruit — he sends some almost every day — but does not come this evening. On Thursdays he goes to Mme de Lesseps', but I am no longer jealous... Only I shall tell him tomorrow that he comes here only when he has nothing better to do. M. Gavini came this evening, his wife having told him I am ill... Mme de Bailleul and Mme de Cerny dined... I resume my readings of myself two years ago; I relive that time and am occupied with the Deceased.