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Sunday 17

I was tempted to think highly of myself. I seemed to
have sanctified the day in the proper way. I was tempted to
feel sorry that a person had been well-received by another.

Monday 18

I interpreted in my favour one thing said to me. I availed
myself of an opportunity to make an act of humility but only by
halves. I showed various things to two friends of mine so that
they might have a good opinion of me. I spoke in praise of
myself and was gratified to hear others praising me.

Tuesday 19

I submitted myself to the will of two persons superior to
me but with great difficulty, due to pride. I was gratified to be
addressed with deference by a lady in the presence of two
friends of mine. I felt ashamed of being seen doing a mean
task. I imagined that a certain person might be edified by my
devout demeanour in Church.

Wednesday 20

I spoke with a poor woman about things of devotion, to
make her consider me virtuous. I was almost sorry to explain

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