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gratified at being praised. I posed as a Teacher of spirituality. I
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supposed that Fr Verzi had a high opinion of me.
Friday 11
I accepted the opinion of someone else merely not to be
considered obstinate. I was gratified at being seen in the
company of a virtuous, respectable lady. I had the impression
of having done something special for the Lord. I wanted to
have my own way instead of complying with what was offered
to me.
Saturday 12
I said that when I write, if I make mistakes I leave them
as they are, so that others may say I do it out of humility. I was
gratified at being addressed as ‘Madam’. I did not readily
comply with the wishes of others. I said several words in
praise of myself. I said words with feigned humility.
Sunday 13
I was very negligent in writing these ugly things, and I
was also tempted to burn this paper. I was gratified to hear
that a certain person inquired after me. I put down a few other
1 Rector of the Seminary of Lovere.
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