Windy and cool. Distribution as usual. Evening at home.

I was at the Office this morning somewhat earlier and sat down resolutely to work upon Burr. Made a beginning which I liked and on the whole found an advantage in morning work. If I could, I would divide my day, into three parts. Morning, for the hard work of composition. Afternoon for relaxation, either by reading or exercise. Evening for reading and meditation. But business calls and money affairs, the newspapers and politics make sad interruptions. Never mind. I will keep on trying.

The Trachinians. Afternoon, Chevaliers book upon the United States,1 very clever and very French. Evening quiet at home.