Tuesday, 14 June 1881

A more lively day than the others — I let myself give in to laziness; it is raining. We play cards. In the evening my father returns from Poltava and brings Vassya Lyahewitch, a good sort from around here who somewhat resembles Robert Mitchell.

Notes

The entries carry dual dating: 14 June in the Gregorian calendar (used in France) corresponds to 2 June in the Julian calendar (used in Russia at this time, 13 days behind). Marie uses the Gregorian dating throughout.