March 17 + 

Today went to the B.M. but did very little work. Thought over the matter carefully and decided to ask E⁠⸺ to marry me. Relief to be able to decide. I was happy too. + 

Yesterday P⁠⸺ came in to us from E⁠⸺’s studio and said⁠— + 

“E⁠⸺ sends her love.” + 

“To whom?” H⁠⸺ inquired. + 

“I don’t know,” P⁠⸺ replied, smiling at me. + 