“May 12th (24th).
“After tea I took up the hateful ‘Contrasts’ once more. Suddenly a new idea flashed across me, and the whole thing began to flow.”
“May 17th (29th).
“Played Mozart, and enjoyed it immensely. An idea for a Suite from Mozart.”
“May 18th (30th).
“I am working too strenuously, as though I were being driven. This haste is unhealthy, and will, perhaps, reflect upon the poor Suite. My work (upon the variations before the finale) has been very successful....”
“May 21st (June 2nd).
“Worked well. Four variations completed.”
“May 23rd (June 4th).
“.... The Suite is finished.”