Monday, April 23:
Lessons for the children and various things; news from England not very encouraging, a request to remove Tristan from the program, and the tiny double basses are said not to sound well. On top of that there is still great uncertainty on the business side, and Messrs. Hodge and Essex are certainly in no position to deposit the guaranteed sum. Some of the singers to whom contracts have been sent are behaving very injudiciously, and we are leaving in a state of worry.
First letter from Loldi! Somewhat nicer weather, though still not spring-like.