Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of May 21, 1874

Overview

She rose early to complete the poem and then spent the day in motion, accompanying Frau v. M. on outings and receiving letters that pushed her toward an undisclosed trip after Lulu’s confirmation. The evening remained easy and social, with a joking mood around R. even as plans were quietly shifting beneath the surface.

Content

Thursday, May 21:

Up early in order to complete the poem, then gave it to the children. Drove with Frau v. M. to the Eremitage, in the afternoon to the theater, then to the Fantaisie.

Letter from my father in Florence, letter from Herr Muchanoff. I make up my mind to travel there directly after Lulu’s confirmation, without saying a word to my friend about it.

The evening passes agreeably; since Richter disappears, R. jokes that something is being prepared for him tomorrow.