Tuesday, May 24:
R. had a good night. A telegram from Herr Neumann inquiring whether we are coming to the 4th cycle. I think it is in order to express his thanks to the children that R. decides to do so, and when I am a bit startled, he exclaims, “Let us not be Philistines.”
Great turmoil, hither and thither with friend Gross, saloon carriage reserved, I timidly ask whether I might not be allowed to stay here with the Count, who is very tired, but it is no use: a special train to Neuenmarkt is ordered, and to friend Gross he says humorously, “When it comes to throwing away money, you can always rely on me!”
At midnight we are all sitting ready in the dining room, at one o’clock we leave, and on