Inclined to rise earlier, but didn’t. ― Riz at 7. Prepared paints, & after breakfast ― did a very little to the 3 Parnassi ― when it grew dark, & I suddenly thought I would devote the day to changing the bookcases &c. So I pulled all the things away ― & took down all the books, ― & then Edwards came, ― a good boy: ― & we arranged disarranged, & rearranged the 2 pieces of furniture, ― & various affairs, talking the while ― & lunching. At 3, J.B.E. went, & I went on with rearrangements, & then 2 men of Foords came, (also Dickenson, his bill which is 150£!) & replaced the Bookcases, & so by replacing the books &c. &c. &c. &c. &c. … it was 6¾, & I had to dress. ― All the day from 10 to 5 pouring rain. Then it cleared. ―

By 7¾  at the G. Clives. Mr. (Arthur,) & Mrs. C. ― Miss Clark: Mr. Millbanks ― & Mr. Somebody ― [&] Florence Mansfield, which last is very much softer than formerly. ― The Dinner & evening were all cheerful & extremely pleasant: singing &c.: & came away at 12½. ― Home by 1. ―

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