Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of August 5, 1877

Overview

She spends the day trying to instill order and economy in the household, with Lulu especially confused and unreliable. After reading Lucian with pleasure the previous evening, she also has a brief discussion with the mayor.

Content

Sunday, August 5:

Still fighting with the dragon, difficult to get into the heads of the servants that we are methodical people, with no wish to squander. Lulu quite helpless in this connection, the poor child in a state of great confusion, still lacking in seriousness and application. Well, with God’s help!

Yesterday evening read Lucian with much enjoyment. This evening a short discussion with the mayor.