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Writes that he is exhausted from proof reading his book. Mentions William Somerset Maugham. Plans to go to Spain for two weeks on Wednesday. Asks Garbo for news of her location.

Apologises for delay in writing because he couldn't settle down to write in Spain. Wishes he knew where Garbo was in her backyard, the desert, or the H. H. Explains why he did not enjoy his holiday in Spain and Paris. Complains that he has caught a cold. Reports that the weather has been very bad in the English countryside and the latest sunshine is as 'sensational as the sacking of McArthur'. Announces that his play is to be put on in Brighton on July 16th and possibly in London in August. Hopes Garbo will visit him at Reddish in September. Mentions that he is writing a short story about Greyhound ladies in Spain, reading a novel by Nancy Mitford, and sorting his photographs from his Spanish trip. Annoyed by the child of a neighbour who visited. Wishes to work less and spend more time with Garbo.

Discusses Lord Cholmondeley's vegetarianism and discourages Garbo from becoming a vegetarian. Details his activities during the week since he returned from America. Sends news of Clarissa Eden, who is caring for Anthony Eden during his illness. Admires her for remaining 'so unembittered by Mr Dulles'. Also sends news that Juliet Duff has her foot in a plaster cast and David has returned home to visit his father. Plans to celebrate his mother's eighty-fifth birthday but worries about her health. Impressions of reading a diary written by his Aunt Jessie in Bolivia in 1890. Hopes that Garbo will no longer be ill when he visits New York.

Describes his journey back to England from New York, including an anecdote about fellow passenger, Henry George Alfred Marius Victor Francis Herbert (1898-1987), sixth earl of Carnarvon. Praises the improvements to Reddish House. Refers to the proofs of his book. Mentions Katherine Ann Porter. Asks questions about Garbo's house.

Details his recent activities at Reddish House, including reading books on Gainsborough and supervising decorators. Plans a short trip to London.

Describes his activities during his trip to London, including shopping for antiques, attending a play starring Gladys Cooper, going to a dinner for Duff and Diana Cooper, lunches with a director of the Old Vic, and with Diana Cooper and Evelyn Waugh. Discusses Queen Mary's theatre going habits. Confesses his fear of Evelyn Waugh. Mentions plans for a project on Gainsborough. Details a visit to Reddish from Juliet Duff and her guests.

Worries about the nearness of death. Speculates that these concerns have been brought on by the impending death of his elderly female friend and neighbour, and a visit from his youngest sister who now has children. Details his activities at Reddish and during a two night stay in London. Suggests that he and Garbo stay with David in Morocco. Writes that he is enjoying not being involved in filmmaking. Refers to his inheritance from an aunt. Postscript: News that a wasps' nest has just been found in his roof.

Announces that he is working on a play about Gainsborough. Describes Bebe's [Christian Berard] visit and their attendance at the Duchess of Kent's fancy dress party. Details his activities during his visit to London, including meeting with his 'Greek friend' and George Cukor. Invites Garbo to stay with him. Postscript: Details of his life back at Reddish House, including tea with Juliet Duff, George Cukor and John Gielgud.

Entreats Garbo to visit him. Describes summer at Reddish House and its surroundings. Mentions Clarissa Churchill, and David. Details a two day visit to London, including theatre trips.

Complains that Garbo has not written to answer his questions. Describes a special screening of 'The eagle with two heads' in London, attended by Jean Cocteau, Bebe [Christian Berard], and the Duchess of Kent, among others. Details his activities during a further two nights in London, including attending a performance of 'All my sons' and spending an evening with Tennessee Williams. Writes about a theatre-going trip to Stratford-upon-Avon. Praises the actor, Paul Schofield, starring in 'Hamlet'. Mentions Diana Wynyard. Writes that he is having a break from writing his Gainsborough play.