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1 January 1902 — Ca’ Capello, Venice | |
Wednesday. 1st January [1902]. After a very little sleep I got up at 8 & had breakfast with Emilia in the studio & told her of last night’s performances. When I was dressed I tackled Baker & she was repentant– Then later came Jane with her menu & her head tossing in the air & gave me notice to leave “as I had said I cd not trust her.” I said “very well”—& later in came Austin & forgetting utterly his penitent attitude of last night he said the same thing– Parrot like repeating Jane– I acquiesced & there we are. It was a very bright day. I went to church at 10.30—& walked home– Met the Prefettessa coming out of church & walked with her to the Piazza—& then left her at her own door. Met Hilda Montalba & walked to her door & then walked home. In afternoon had a visit from the Sindaco Ct Grimani & also from the Swedish consul. I received a lovely pearl & diamond brooch from Baroness Reinelt yesterday. Dined at 7.15. Iduna called for me at 8 & we went to the Sailor’s Institute together & found abt 60 men and a concert going on– The Hultons were there. We all sang solos for the men to sing in chorus. I did not allow my servants to go there after their bad behaviour of last night. At 10 a cold supper was served & we waited on the tables– Iduna & I went home by 11—leaving Mr Harston & Mr Montalba to finish the entertainment. When I was walked round the tables the 2 officers who were caught by me last night came up very civilly & apologised for having been at my house without invitation at such a late hour last night. I told them it was a matter of discipline wh had to be carried out in a house as well as on board ship—& I owed them no ill will—as they could not know my rules—& I shook hands with them. Just as Baker was leaving me I told her I did not wish to begin the New Year badly & as she was penitent I would forgive her & we shook hands– She was glad & much relieved. | |
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