More visits were made with Elisabeth N. During this, envisioned a conversation with Karl Kolb regarding the inn question, R. occupied with various matters, and I fear quite anxious! Feustel comes to him once again to confer. A growing cause for concern is that I am suddenly strongly advised against…
Eva's birthday. The dear, modest child was deeply moved to find herself suddenly the center of attention. R. plays her melody to her! – A conversation with dear friend Feustel; most embarrassing financial situation. R. intends to break with Schott and enter into an agreement with Peters[1], who offers him…
The entire day was devoted to Miss N., introducing her both to the household and to the local social circles. Weather splendid, too. In the evening, Mr Brandt from Darmstadt arrived, claiming to be fully prepared for everything. R. exhausted. Hill, on whom we had placed our hopes, suddenly writes…
I had the distinct impression today that all things here below are subjected to some form of penance, even that which should bring joy! R. is ailing, dispirited by the present state of affairs. Feustel recounts how unworthy the government has been in stripping him of the lease to the…
In the morning, R. speaks of the possibility that one day the German Empire might rule over the entire West; "although world history teaches us that good never lasts, one does not cease to hope." He reflects on the current deplorable state, with financial crises and hardship everywhere—after these victories;…
