17 March 1913 – 23 March 1913

To-day went to the B.M. but did very little work. Thought over the matter carefully and decided to ask E---- to marry me. Relief to be able to decide. I was happy too. Yesterday P---- came in to us from E----'s studio and said,-- "E---- sends her love." "To whom?" H---- inquired. "I don't know," P---- replied, smiling at me.

Had a long conversation with H---- last night. He says all E---- intended to convey was that the quarrel was over.... I felt relieved, because I have no money, but--a large ambition. Then I am selfish, and have not forgotten that I want to spend my holidays in the Jura, and next year three weeks at the Plymouth Laboratory.

Went over to see E----. We had an awkward half-an-hour alone together. She was looking bewitching! I am plunging more and more into love. Had it on the tip of my tongue once. I am dreadfully fond of her. "I have a most profound gloom over me," I said. "Why don't you try and get rid of it?" she asked. "I can't until Zeus has pity and rolls away the clouds."