Monday, September 18:
Loldi a bit better, the threat of diphtheria past. I am now entirely governess and nursemaid: bathing here, teaching there, comforting here, etc.
R. does not work today, since he became unsettled by the impending arrival of our nephew, who, however, does not come. But in the evening our good and friendly Marie Schleinitz, who is always very pleasant company. R. talks about his intention of laying the foundation stone.