Nini

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-11-23 Diary Coverage: Books 13-14 (1879-1881) Type: Person

Overview

Nini is a family member or close household companion who appears in Marie's diary entries during the Paris period. She is characterized as overly protective and emotionally reactive regarding Marie's health.

References in Diary

In Book 14, January 2, 1880 entry, Marie describes going out in a closed carriage with Dina and Nini to avoid harassment from "the old people." When Marie opens a carriage window, "Dina turns away to contain her indignation" while "Nini all in supplications and tears!"

This suggests Nini is particularly emotional and concerned about Marie's health and well-being, to the point of tears when Marie does something considered risky.

Characteristics

• Part of Marie's household/family circle
• Extremely protective of Marie's health
• Emotional and demonstrative (cries easily)
• Accompanies Marie on carriage outings
• Younger or subordinate to Marie in family hierarchy

Research Needed

• Full name and identity
• Exact relationship to Marie (cousin, companion, servant?)
• Age and background
• Duration of association with family
• Other significant appearances in diary

Related Entries

• #Dina - Often mentioned together
• #Family_Tensions
• #Marie_Health_Concerns