"My sermon at the Unitarian Church in Newport. A most unexpected crowd to hear me."
"September 29. Busy with preparing the dialogue in 'Alice in Wonderland' for the Town and Country Club occasion...."
Many entries begin with "hard at work," or "very busy all day."
This summer was made delightful by a visit from her sister Louisa, with her husband[91] and daughter. Music formed a large part of the summer's pleasure. The Journal tells of a visit from Timothée Adamowski which was greatly enjoyed.
"October 11. Much delightful music. Adamowski has made a pleasant impression upon all of us."
"October 12, Sunday. Sorry to say we made music all day. Looked hard for Uncle Sam, who came not."
"October 13. Our delightful matinée. Adamowski and Daisy played finely, he making a great sensation. I had the pleasure of accompanying Adamowski in a Nocturne of Chopin's for violin and piano. All went well. Our pleasure and fatigue were both great. The house looked charming."
In the autumn came a lecture tour, designed to recoup the heavy expenses of the Eastern trip. Never skilful in matters of money-making, this tour was undertaken with less preparation than the modern lecturer could well imagine. She corresponded with one and another Unitarian clergyman and arranged her lectures largely through them. Though she did not bring back so much money as many less popular speakers, she was, after all, her own mistress, and was not rushed through the country like a letter by ambitious managers.
The Journal gives some glimpses of this trip.
"Twenty minutes to dress, sup, and get to the hall. Swallowed a cup of tea and nibbled a biscuit as I dressed myself."