Sunday, January 4:
R. had a restless night and is indisposed. On top of this Prof. Overbeck pays us a visit, and I have to receive and look after him alone until R. joins us in the evening. The learned man makes a good impression on us, but he does not have particularly good news to tell of our friend Nietzsche’s health.
In the morning I said goodbye to Malwida, who, constantly indisposed, wants to consult a doctor in Munich, to find out whether she should move to the south. Shall we see her again? The parting fills me with great melancholy. I give her a few lines for Councilor D.
With indescribable feelings I see the days of this first week pass by without a favorable decision, which means that the orders cannot be placed and, in consequence, the year ’75 cannot be kept to. R. wants to announce the cancellation of the performances.