April 26
In a horrible panic—the last few days—I believe I am developing locomotor ataxy. One leg, one arm, and my speech are affected, i.e. the right side and my speech centre. M⸺ is serious. … I hope the disease, whatever it is, will be sufficiently lingering to enable me to complete my book.
R⸺ is a dear man. I shall not easily forget his kindness during this terrible week. … Can the Fates have the audacity? … Who can say?