At work in the morning in my garden. Just before dinner my brother Sam Slater came in, who dined with us on the remains of yesterday’s dinner with the addition of some mutton chops fried. He stayed with us till about 4:40. Dame Weller and Mrs Clinch drank tea at our house… This day died the widow Pilfold, aged 85 years. In the evening read Martin’s philosophy in his magazines. At home all day…