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 out boating 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 crossed out]