Diary Entry of April 11, 1871
Warm weather brings departure preparations, but Fidi's illness and Richard's despondency dominate the household. Cosima finds the sight of a sick child almost unbearable. Evening reading of Frau Wesendonck's Frederick earns Richard's dismissal, while Malwida's letter reflects disgust at France's disorder.
Tuesday, April 11:
Very warm. Preparations for departure. Fidi very unwell; great concern; R. despondent. The face of a sick child hardly bearable.
In the evening R. looks through Frau Wesendonck’s Friedrich and describes it as “foolery.” Letter from M. Meysenbug, full of disgust with the mess in France.