7 February

I am beginning to believe that Uncle Jack is avoiding me altogether. He did not make an appearance at breakfast this morning and then also declined to drop in during my lessons. Political economy today. *All day.* I am rather inclined to believe that Miss Prism plans to run off and become a parliamentarian one day. She certainly has many *opinions* on things. What a *dictator* she can be! Finally enticed her into a conversation on the topic of Uncle Jack's brother. Miss Prism is of the opinion that he (Uncle Jack's brother) is "of a dissolute manner." Oh, how exciting he must be!