As for my personal affair, there are many details which I cannot make fit in, either with magnetism, or with lying or hallucinations (Miss St.), or with the honesty of Mme Étienne.  It is even possible que la chose a été faite après coup.  About that there is a lot to tell;  among other things, that another anonymous letter was sent to me, which I gave into the writer's hands.  I have not spoken a word about the whole matter with Mme Étienne, and shall not do so, though it is a week ago tomorrow.   The letter may have been given to her 3 days before; as I was not in the house, and she was here, I could have had it just as well without as with a clairvoyant.  All the more, as various conversations coincide!!  There is kindheartedness there, - but what showing off!  I wish I could see you.

Clésinger brought Solange here, without money, and after a 10-day journey in the heat with the baby and wetnurse, at a moment when everyone is fleeing from here to the country!  Where his brains are, I don't know!!  No head; or rather, a very nasty head!  De Rozières is not here; she is at the waters in Belgium with Mme Grille. Sol, therefore, goes about looking for a lodging.  He wants to find something near Chaillot;  it's amazing, what a fool he is!

Except Franch. and Herbeault, everyone is out of town. Mme Obreskow is in St. Germain, she always comes to see me on Mondays. I drink Bonnes water.  My sister still has no permit.  Later it will be useless, for his vacation will be over. I gasp, cough and am drowsy;  I do nothing, I want nothing.  That Alexis sticks in my head.

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