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girls to attribute honour to myself. I was gratified to hear
someone else saying that I am virtuous - the thought of it now
makes me laugh at myself!

Monday 14

I imagined that two persons would say that I am keen
on keeping my word. I seem to have done great things just
because I helped in the house. I said words in order to get all
the credit for it. I showed an article I had done to be praised for
it. I held obstinately to my opinion.

Tuesday 15

I gave many reasons to show that I was not to blame for
a certain thing. I seemed to have written out a paper very well
and was gratified by it. I have been rather harsh in my speech,
not eager to comply with the wishes of others. On being set
something that did me credit, I derived pleasure from it.

Wednesday 16

I excused myself insistently. I said several words in
praise of myself. It seemed to me that I had done a thing well

and fast, and I wished others to notice it. I had a high idea of
myself.

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