Rose at 6 & read “Essays.” Letters from J. Edwards, poor P. Williams ― who is not so well. ― C. Church. ― & F.L. & Bright. Wrote to all ― & others. ― Mrs. Geoff came. Lunch. Clearer weather.

Walked out with W.H. & Jambo; towards Marden ― & saw Geoff ― absolutely the same as ever.

Then we 3 walked to Watergate, & over the Downs ― (the afternoon was fine ―) to Up Park, & through that, wh. is doubtless one of the loveliest spots in England ― to Littlegreen. ― Dinner. Mr. & Mrs. Langdale ― (ο ιερευς1 ) ― pleasant evening. I sang nonsense for the children: & afterwards much Tennyson for the elders.

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

  1. The priest. [↩]