Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of October 12, 1876

Overview

R. was unwell and sleeping badly, though the soft air and the day’s calm seemed to help somewhat. She noted Lulu’s birthday, enjoyed reading Sismondi with him, and welcomed Herr Hill’s advice not to alter the cast.

Content

Thursday, October 12:

R. is not well; perhaps the soft air does not agree with him? He is not sleeping well. Lulu's birthday today; we drink to her.

Spent the afternoon sitting on the little terrace, with the olive grove on one side and the sea on the other. We read Sismondi together with great enjoyment. A nice letter from Herr Hill, advising R. not to make any changes in the cast.