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my Mother told another person that I devoted little time to
sleep. I excused myself. I felt secretly gratified to hear praise
for a thing I had made.

Thursday 14

I had an opportunity to do an act of humility, but I
availed myself of it only by halves. I was gratified to hear that a
person required me to do a certain thing because I took it as a
sign of high regard for me. I was gratified at being praised.

Friday 15

It seemed to me that I had mended a kerchief well and
fast. I spoke rather harshly. I was gratified to hear that several

persons held me in high regard. I spoke with feigned humility.
I did not like it very much when my Mother addressed a girl
with deference.

Saturday 16

I imagined I had done a thing well and expected praise
for it. I spoke to my own advantage. I opposed the views of
others. I imagined that a certain person considered me more
virtuous than another person.

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