Saturday, October 31:
Arose with my mind full of worrying thoughts, to be resolved in silent self-communion. Worked with the children while R. discussed business affairs morning and afternoon with his agents, Herr Voltz and Herr Batz, and with friend Feustel, who again distinguished himself through his acute perception and firm judgment.
In the evening Councilor Dittmar with Frl. v. Zerzog. There are rumors that the King is turning to the Catholic party. Herr Rubenstein plays us some pieces by Chopin, during which R. professes his antipathy toward the modern, richly decorated school of piano music.