Coldish ― gray ― not raining. ― Went to church. ― To Shakespeare’s to see his φοτογραφς ((Photographs.)) ― home ― & made Αλφαϐετς ((Alphabets.)) till 2½. Then walked with F.L. & Beechey the dog ― thro’ Ποταμὸ to Govino, & all the Curcumely road ― the wild lichen & moss-covered olives so beautiful, to Afra, & so to Alipu, & to the χωρίον ((Village.)) at 6½. ― (Chimariote people on the road ― their queer lingo ― & begging ―
ἔν ὄϐολο ― νά ζήση! ((“One obol ― for life’s sake” (Lear 1988, 127).)) ― may you live!)
Dined at L.’s ― but wearied myself with talk, & when after dinner, in that cold room, he took a good cigar himself from a box at the other end, but offered me none ― & when cafe came ¾ of an hour after, I grew black & silent, & went away at 9½.
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[Transcribed by Marco Graziosi from Houghton Library, Harvard University, MS Eng. 797.3. Previously published in Lear 1988, 119.]
Edward Lear's Diaries 
I just wanted to thank you for the continuing posts of Lear’s diaries.
As a Brit currently domeciled in Corfu I find them a fascinating insight into the British perspective and lifestyle on the island 150 years ago. They also offer a wonderful look at Lear himself, who’s work, both literary and artistic, I enjoy.
Keep up the good work!
Belinda
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