Friday, 14 July 1882

Pollack comes to lunch, then we take a drive through the flag-bedecked city. As for the evening — it is sad: we walk with the Gavinis and Géry, whom I detest.
One might, however, have enjoyed running through the illuminated streets with amusing and youthful companions.

Notes

The 14th of July, Bastille Day, celebrated since 1880 as France's national holiday.