Diary Entry of February 3, 1869
A quiet day reaches its happy peak with the arrival of a Paris music box that delights Loldi and Eva. Beneath that domestic pleasure, Cosima remains full of suppressed tears because Richard is suffering and she feels unable to help him. The day ends simply with dictation, keeping work and affection in motion despite her sadness.
Wednesday, February 3:
Quiet day, its happy climax the arrival of the music box from Paris. Loldi and Eva blissful, so we, too, glad. Otherwise my heart is full of repressed tears. Richard is suffering so much; if only I could help! Oh, we poor mortal creatures! Evening, dictation.