10 February 1868 – 16 February 1868

Very fine. Lavender Sweep, walk, Clapham Common, pretty. Train to Lyming- ton. Custom-House, relieve Burnett and take up old routine.

Very fine. Walk, EfFord Copse, first primroses ; the Island blue, sweet air, thrushes. Dine — out. Stars — from some bird a sudden single gush of song : a night-warbler } Spiritual Wives — StufF !