Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of April 13, 1876

Overview

Domestic annoyances pile up as the governess wants a holiday, the parlor maid has left, and Siegfried is hoarse. A student teacher’s touching request for admission to the performances, even at great personal sacrifice, stands out against the friction, and the evening conference with Feustel brings more matters to report.

Content

Thursday, April 13:

Domestic troubles, governess wanting a vacation, parlormaid has left, etc.

On top of that, Siegfried hoarse. R. receives a touching letter from a student teacher, asking for admission to the performances, but adding that, if this were not possible, he would set aside half of his annual salary (600 florins) for it!

Conference in the evening; friend Feustel has much to report.