Diary Entry of August 3, 1876
She fell into a deep despondency after hearing that Hans in Godesberg was gravely ill, and the news cast a shadow over everything. Joy seemed impossible; only patience and work remained. R. still carried on with a scenery rehearsal for Götterdämmerung and an evening reception after a small dinner with the Danckelmanns, Schleinitzes, and Frau v. Meyendorff.
Thursday, August 3:
Deep inner despondency! Hans in Godesberg is said to be so very, very unwell. The tidings oppress my soul like an overwhelming shadow; joy is unthinkable, only patience and work!
R. holds a scenery rehearsal of Götterdämmerung; reception in the evening, before that a small dinner party with the Danckelmanns, Schleinitzes, Frau v. Meyendorff.