From half-past six to eight I am in the class-room seeing that the boys
prepare their lessons.
At eight I partake of a frugal breakfast.
From half-past eight till half-past nine I take the boys for a walk.
From half-past nine till one I teach more subjects than I feel
competent to do, but I give satisfaction.
At one I dine.
At five minutes to two I take a bell, and go in the fields, ringing as
hard as I can to call the boys in.
From two to four I teach more subjects than--(I said that before).
After tea I take the boys for a second walk.
My evenings are mine, and I devote them to study.
* * * * *
_23rd August, 1873._
Mr. R. proposes that I should teach two or three new subjects. I am
ready to comply with his wishes; but I sternly refuse to teach _la
valse a trois temps_.
He advises me to cane the boys. This also I refuse to do.
* * * * *
_15th September, 1873._
I cannot stand this life any longer. I will return to France if things
do not take a brighter turn.