Thursday 9th. Saw Linda. Magnificent. Best thing. Called out three times. Bouquet—dress—yellow. Moire blue satin apron—pink roses—gay!
Friday—Good Friday. Regulated house. In the evening Don Giovanni was performed. Louise wore her Barber dress—pink satin one—made by Madame Vinfolet in New York—splendid! Poli told me that in the height of the Messiah Season he often made 75 guineas a week. He looked at his operatic engagement as secondary.
Sunday 12. Louise received basket of Easter eggs with a beautiful bluebird over them from Mrs. McHenry—Paris—beautiful—shall take it to America. Mrs. G—— dined with us at 5.
13th. Rehearsal of G. Ladra—3 hours. I took cold waiting in cold room. No letters.
Tuesday 14. Letters from Mary Gray, Nell and Leonard and Carter. Pay day at Theatre but it didn't come. 3 hours rehearsal. At 4 P.M. Louise, Mr. S—— and I called by appointment upon the Duchess of Somerset. Met her 3 nieces and the Belgian Minister—a splendid affair—tea was served at 5—went home—dined at 6—went to Covent Garden to hear Mario & Fionetti, the latter said to be the best type of Italian school. Louise thought little of it. Didn't know whether to think less of Davidson's judgment or more of her own.
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21st. Green room rehearsal of Gazza Ladra. Don Giovanni in the evening—fine house.
22nd. Rehearsed one act of Gazza Ladra. Louise tired and nervous. Rained. Santley rode part way home with us.
23rd. Rigoletto—full house—Duke of Newcastle brought Lord Duppelin for introduction. Opera went off splendidly. Check for £100. Saw the Godwins—Bryant's son-in-law.
24th. Friday. Drew the money. Reception at the Langs.