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“January 4.... Went in the evening to see the Smith College girls, Class of ‘95, play ‘Midsummer Night's Dream.’
A most lovely and ideal performance.
Their representation of the Athenian clowns was incredibly good, especially of Nick Bottom.”
“January 5. ... Was grieved and shocked to learn early this morning that my brilliant neighbor, General Francis A. Walker, had died during the night.
He always greeted me with chivalrous courtesy, and has more than once given me his arm to help me homeward, when he has found me battling with the high winds in or near Beacon Street....”
“April 2. Evening; celebration of twenty-fifth year of Saturday Morning Club.
Have writ draft of an open letter regarding Greek matters; also finished a very short screed for this evening....”
“April 18.... I determined to work more for the ”
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