Friday, 12 September 1884

The doctor had said that if the improvement begun a fortnight ago continued for three months, he would guarantee the patient's recovery. But last night was a bad one, and we found them in very low spirits at the Bois. And then along comes some idiot rowing a boat who hails an acquaintance from London, and proceeds to tell him how much he has changed, etc. There are people who will say things to your face... [Words cancelled]