Dame Akehurst a-washing for me all the day. She dined with me on the remains of yesterday’s dinner. At home all day; not very busy. Posted part of my day book and read part of Beveridge’s Thoughts.
In the evening wrote my London letters. Dame Akehurst lodged with my servant all night. My way of life is now quite irregular and not at all agreeable. What pleasure, what happiness is there in a prudent and steady way of life! Such a life was once my happy lot to enjoy. But alas! now I severely know the loss of it.