16 May

The ball went over quite swimmingly. The weather was charming and the band was really marvellous (sp?) so the dancing went on all night. Most everybody was very old indeed, but there were a few young persons there, including the Marquess himself, and we had our own table at dinner. I was allowed three glasses of wine, as more would be improper for an unmarried girl, but I am afraid the wine went entirely to my head. I had the most entirely gay time, but I am afraid I don't remember the name of a single boy I danced with!