14 May

Tomorrow the ball! The entire village is employed in cutting up confetti. I do love little country events. We have little pavilions set up all about the grounds, and there are streamers everywhere. Our estate looks quite the fairgrounds! Each of the pavilions has a most charming amusement or tasty delicacy in it. Charity balls have turned outto be very gay after all! If only my darling Ernest were here too. Oh dear, I am so very excited. However shall I sleep tonight?