11 p.m.
I was right in feeling he must have an attraction beyond that of form : it appeared even in that momentary glance . How happy Caroline ought to be . But I must , of course , go down to be ready with tea in the drawing-room by the time they come indoors . 11 p.m. -- I have made the acquaintance of M. de la Feste ; and I seem to be another woman from the effect of it . I can not describe why this should be so , but conversation with him seems to expand the view , and open the heart , and raise one as upon stilts to wider prospects . He has a good intellectual forehead , perfect eyebrows , dark hair and eyes , an animated manner , and a persuasive voice . His voice is soft in quality -- too soft for a man , perhaps ; and yet on second thoughts I would not have it less so .