Tuesday, 11 July 1882

At Bidel's with the Gavinis and Géry... Truly the need makes itself felt to sail round the island in a boat — but not alone: with Cassagnac, well yes, with Cassagnac, with Cassagnac. Ah, if only I had talent, ah, if only I were famous. Or else I must marry and become a widow in order to see him again...
Mme de Fitz-James came with Mlle de Charette, to whom she wishes to give a taste for painting.