Wednesday, January 20, 2010

January 20, 1780



I attempted to go riding outside of Paris today with a party, only to be reminded of another one of the reasons to miss my dear Auvergne. The countryside around the city only appears to be the country, but I find that it lacks a true sense of tranquility. Perhaps it was merely the company.

After the ride I was able to accompany Comtesse de R- home to visit my puppy. She is simply adorable and I am very eager to take her home, but must wait until she is weaned, which should be in a week or so. It seems a long time until then, but I will be as patient as I can be.

Mme le S-B and I have settled on the servants to be retained and which furniture will be sent back. The process of packing up the household has begun, but I have signed papers to continue posession of Sully until August, at which point I will have decided whether I will be returning for the season or not.

That is too far ahead to consider for the present, and at the moment I am too tired and my eyes hurt me so I will retire for the evening.

Olympe, Comtesse

2 comments:

  1. I hope your puppy brings you nothing but joy my dear lady.
    Warm regards,
    Simone

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  2. Thank you, Simone! I will be sure to post pictures as soon as she arrives.

    Cordially,

    Olympe

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