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May 2. 1882

I can call back more precious memories by looking only a short time back.

We went to Bryanston St on Dec 6. C. was languid & feeble every day— set out on a walk & either returned home or was taken with pain & came back in distress. I called to see Dr Clark, whose opinion was rather discouraging; but when he saw C. in the evening, he pronounced

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the heart quite sound. We were all much cheered.

On Sunday the 18th called at the Huxley's. C. quite happy & in high spirits. I can only remember a walk w. him as far as Manchester Sq.

He also went with us to look at the house—

On Sunday Jan 8. the "Sunday tramps" C. was delightful to them & enjoyed their visit heartily. The Dyers were with us & he had much talk w. Dyer—

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Sat Jan 21— The Ritchies visit entirely successful & C. in excellent spirits & enjoyment-

27. C. unwell with cold

Diceys & Emily Loch. Did not come to dinner. Diceys also here—

Feb 3. Lubbock wedding— joined him at the sand walk after it was over & told him about it-

Mar. 3. Laura came—

His state was now more languid walking short distances very slowly (I remember one walk w. him to the terrace on a beaut. still bright day, I suppose in Feb)

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At the end of a week Dr C came (Mar 10) C. nervous about visit & wretchedly the day after. A peaceful time without much suffering. exquisite weather— often loitering out w. him—

I used to go to bed early - when he suffered so m. from fatigue & often read some time— Also got up early & read to him early after my breakfast — generally found him doing nothing; but the two last mgs he occupied himself for a short time & felt more like recovery—