Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of October 6, 1871

Overview

While Wagner works, Cosima takes a long walk with the children and nephews, noting Eva's stamina. Letters from Loen, Kafka, and Heckel all support the Bayreuth foundation stone plan, strengthening practical confidence. The evening belongs to the children, whose tableaux vivants delight the nephews.

Content

Friday, October 6:

While R. is working, a long walk with children and nephews; Eva also walks a good German mile with us. R. receives letters from Baron Loen, Dr. Kafka, and Herr Heckel, all of them in effect agreeing to the laying of the foundation stone.

In the evening tableaux vivants, which the children arrange and which please our nephews enormously.