17th.—Between 4 and 5 to the Green; played three games, lost two; between 7 and 8 sat down to whist there with Mr. Englestoft, Mr. Mellersh, and Mr. Hunt. Home before 11.
18th.—To the Artillery Ground, to see a pony race; to Mrs. Wilpley’s for half an hour; at 7 to the Bowling-green, Mellersh, Gorman, and Engelstoft there; at whist till 11.
19th.—The Militia sworn in quietly; soldiers ready, but no occasion; to Mr. Engelstoft’s, played at backgammon; then to Mrs. Wilpley’s; fetched Miss Stevens at 4; at quadrille till near 8.
20th.—To Middle Church [21a]; to Mr. Shrubb’s; their home, at whist till near 1.
21st.—To Busbridge, Mr. Webb [21b] not at home; sat an hour with Mrs. and young Mr. Webb; cards at Mr. Brewer’s till past 9.
22nd.—The Visitation; at 7 to Miss Stevens.
23rd.—Dined at the ‘White Lion,’ paid 1s. [21c]; between 3 and 4 to Miss Stevens; Mrs. Wright came in; at quadrille till 9.
24th, Sunday.—To Middle Church. (He did not visit Miss Stevens this day).
25th.—Walked to Mr. Emily’s at Clandon; called on Mrs. Wilpley; between 7 and 8 to Miss Stevens.
26th.—To Mr. Brewer’s, Mr. Thomas there; after tea at Pope Joan till 7; then to Miss Stevens.