Tuesday, March 7:
Another bass singer, a Herr Kogel, with whom R. is very pleased. He returns fairly contented from the rehearsal. At noon, just as I am about to set out on calls, Mimi brings me a newspaper report of my mother’s death.
At first I am unable to believe it. Cable to Paris, receive no answer. R. tells me all the newspapers are reporting the same. Claire does not know my present address.