Diary Entry of May 10, 1875
She and others discuss where support might come from for the enterprise, considering names like Pringsheim and Niemann, and she sends off copies of Götterdämmerung to several important recipients. R. then unintentionally ruins her birthday surprise of two dogs, and the rest of the evening sinks into sadness.
Monday, May 10:
Talked of the possibilities of support for our undertaking: Pringsheim? Niemann? ...
Sent off copies of Götterdämmerung to Mimi, the King, Standhartner.
In the evening R. spoils my surprise, two dogs, which grieves me and wraps the whole evening in melancholy.