Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of August 24, 1882

Overview

At last the final arrangements for Blandine's wedding can be made, and R. helps with a telegram to the King and a verse for the bride. Yet even on this threshold day he cannot escape smaller annoyances, including the Lucca-Strecker quarrel and the emotional difficulty of letting Boni go.

Content

Thursday, August 24:

R. had a good night. At last I am able to make my arrangements for Boni’s wedding; he writes a telegram to the King and also a little verse for Boni (to be spoken by Fidi). My father arrives, we hold a reception in the evening. R. has vexations over the Lucca-Strecker affair. In the afternoon I utter my final words to Boni!