Diary Entry of December 3, 1875
R. spent the day in a foul mood, surrounded by pitiable performers while she hunted for costumes and tried to keep matters moving. After a round of social calls and a miserable outing to "Le Nozze di Figaro," the two of them finally found some peace alone together. That private evening restored a little cheer and let them forget the surrounding troubles.
Friday, December 3:
R. awoke in dismal mood. I sought out costumes for Lohengrin while R. was rehearsing the work with nothing but pitiful wretches! Paid some calls; in the evening to Le Nozze di Figaro, lamentable performance.
Spent the evening alone with R., and as a result forgot our troubles in cheerfulness.