Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of February 28, 1876

Overview

Brange’s illness and the death of her three puppies provoke pity, especially beside human dissatisfaction and complaint. R.’s little joke about it draws laughter, yet the mood remains strained as departure preparations continue.

Content

Monday, February 28:

Poor Brange is ill, yesterday she had three puppies, which are already dead! A silently suffering animal—how noble compared with the dissatisfied, complaining human being! [Added by F. W.: “Enough of that!!”]

This joke of R.’s makes us laugh, but otherwise there is not much to cheer us; preparations for our departure.