Rose before 6. Gk lesson. ― Fine dry all through. ―

Worked at another of Fairbairn’s Petra ― off & on very wearily. ― Stansfeld called ― & at 5 ― Drummond, with whom I walked in the Borghese ― but I was nervous & unwell. ― Dined at Lady Carmichael’s ― the 2 Lady C., Sophy C. & Reid. (Francis.) whom I liked. Indeed the whole party are interesting, & sad. ― Talked till late, sang ― 4 songs & away ― reflecting much ― by 10½.

[Transcribed by Marco Graziosi from Houghton Library, Harvard University, MS Eng. 797.3.]