Morning, gradually recovering, but very slowly. Weather still con•
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tinues rainy and damp so that I did not venture out. Amused myself in reading Gaieties and Gravities
1 and many other books, but felt rather dull on the whole at continuing in the house so long. In the afternoon amused myself in writing to my Mother.
2 George came in both in the afternoon and evening but staid only a few moments each time. Went to bed early.