Wednesday, September 9:
Isolde surprised us yesterday with a complete historical lecture, which Fidi brought to an end (it was about the quarrel between Louis the Pious and his sons) with the remark, “They squabbled as in a chicken coop.”
Farewell visit from our friendly sponsors, who were extremely kind to the children. Erection of the scaffolding for the sgraffito. Discussed all sorts of things with “Cousin” Krausse.
I with many letters to write, R. doing some work on the score. Great tiredness.