Advance Plans

My cousin came over this evening in order to help me move a bed and dining-table into other rooms. Musical chairs! Well I'm pleased that it is now done.

Tomorrow I'll get the house ready for visitors on Thursday after the Service. I have no idea how many to expect, though my uncle and aunt have arranged for Randal's coffee-house to provide the food.

I've had so many things on my mind that I often lose track as to which day it is! By and large, I feel that I'm bearing up well, so far. On Thursday, I'll most likely need to be drugged up to the hilt, demi-sozzled or both.

I intend to wear my morning-coat, striped trousers, grey double-breasted waistcoat and black tie; and possibly carry my black top hat. I really do not care what anyone thinks. If I wish to dress that way, I'll do it. Others can do like-wise.

The Reverend Joan Scott visited me this evening and I was most impressed. She's a truly lovely person.