March 10 + 

Work in the evening in our bedroom⁠—two poor miserable bachelors⁠—H⁠⸺ reading Equity Law, a rug around his legs before an empty grate, while I am sitting at the table in topcoat, with collar up, and writing my magnum opus, which is to bring me fame, fortune and⁠—E⁠⸺! + 

H⁠⸺ says that this morning I was putting on my shoes when he pointed out a large hole in the heel of my sock. + 

“Damn! I shall have to wear boots,” I said⁠—at least he says I said it, and I am quite ready to believe him. Such unconsciousness of self is rare with me. + 