Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of June 12, 1869

Overview

Cosima's recovery continues through fine weather, a dream of Richard in Milan, Eva's good recitation, and satisfaction with Siegfried's progress. Richard works toward finishing the sketches, while Cosima resumes letters and notes the completed garden swing. The evening brings Don Quixote and the return of Cosima's own diary voice.

Content

Saturday, June 12:

Recovery continues. Dreamed of R. in Milan, but on the coast, secretly helping a refugee and at the same time performing the C Minor Symphony.

Rest, fine weather. Eva good, repeats everything well. Satisfaction with Siegfried's progress.

R. at work: he intends to finish the sketches in a few days. Today up to “O kindischer Held.” I am already writing letters, to Hermine, etc. The swing in the garden is ready. Nothing of significance happens.

In the evening Don Quixote. Parted at 10 o'clock.

At this point C. W.'s entries resume.