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Explains that he is staying at a friend's house in Wales with about twelve other guests. Enthuses about the gardens.

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Asks Garbo questions about herself. Mentions an account of her walking in New York with S. [George Schlee], which he had heard from a friend. Asks if 'black and white' has been in touch. Encourages Garbo to visit him.

Describes his trip to Paris. Mentions that he has dreamt of Garbo.

Informs her that he is going to Chantilly for the day and back to London on Tuesday. Complains that his social engagements prevent him from working on his play, and he misses Broad Chalke.

Excuses himself for not having written the previous Sunday. Sends a list of events of the week before it, including the death and memorial service of Sibyl Colefax, and the return of Beaton's secretary. Thanks Garbo for her letter. Suggests that Nella Webb got the dates of her predications wrong as they are both going through frustrating times. Longs for Garbo.

Announces that he will be taking possession of Reddish House in June and describes a trip to view it at sunset. Refers to their visit to Bill Paley's house. Asks Garbo for a communication. Complains of long hours at the studio of 'An Ideal Husband'.

Details the outcome of his shopping trip in Paris. Writes that he found a flea market in Paris for the first time since the War but the London one has not returned having been dispersed during the air raids. Critiques plays directed by Louis Jouvet, including 'The Maids'. Describes the 'Anna Karenina' costume fittings for Vivien Leigh. Reports the progress of Alexander Korda's 'An Ideal Husband'. Gives his opinion of California. Describes his Whitsun holiday to Stratford-upon-Avon. Writes that he is staying with Juliet Duff and the other guest is Mr Maugham. Postscript, Whit Monday: describes being woken by an otter hunt. Describes the Chelsea Flower Show. Mentions Reddish House.

Reports the progress of 'Anna Karenina' and 'An Ideal Husband'. Describes buying furniture for his new house and giving a party for a lot of Americans. Expresses his dislike of the film industry ethos.

Explains that, as Garbo is travelling, he is saving all his letters to send to her at a future date. Anticipates a time when Garbo will visit Reddish house. Refers to the changes he is making at Reddish. Worries about high taxes in England and fragile peace in Europe. Describes the public reaction to a warm summer. Details a schedule for two weeks' holiday that he is about to embark on. Hopes he will see Garbo when he is in America from November-January.

Describes his journey back from Paris: the quantity of his purchases prevented him from accepting a lift in a friend's aeroplane. Thanks Garbo effusively for food parcels. Plans for a future with Garbo.

Describes his feelings on hearing news that Garbo has seen many of his friends during her time abroad. Informs Garbo that he will not attend the party that Ivor Novello is giving in her honour. Invites her to have dinner with him. Details his activities at Reddish.