Diary Entry of April 25, 1872
She finishes the long work of sorting papers and notes the visit of Countess B. before Professor Nietzsche unexpectedly appears from Montreux. Completing the papers feels emotionally heavy, almost like summing up an era of life. A telegram from Bayreuth brings reassurance that things are going well, though R. is plainly exhausted.
Thursday, April 25:
Up early, continued sorting. Countess B. comes to say goodbye.
Toward 6 o'clock, sudden arrival of Prof. Nietzsche from Montreux.
Finished with all the papers today; a very melancholy summary of life.
R. cables from Bayreuth: affairs in good shape, but he is tired.