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Has 'stolen a march' on the Sunday paper readers and has read Beaton's book, "The Happy Years" in it's entirety. Admires the book and discusses its merits. Discusses his portrayal of Greta Garbo. Knows Garbo slightly. Describes her as 'elusive, practical, romantic, almost mythological'. Wishes she could see Beaton, but is so seldom in London. Discusses various places and states that 'the wilder shores become harder and harder to find'. Is still 'anchored' by her two cats. Thanks Beaton for the pleasure his book gave her.

Has been able to devote himself to reading "The Happy Years" because of 'enforced idleness' due to a hernia operation. Praises Beaton's writing. The Greta Garbo section is 'devastating'. Feels that Beaton could have written a separate book on Garbo. Calls Beaton a 'modern renaissance man'. Praises his many talents. Thanks Beaton for the pleasure that his book gave him.

Has sent Beaton a letter that was written to Cathleen about Bagnold's visit to Beaton. Enjoyed Beaton's writing. Is fascinated by the relationship between Beaton and Greta (Garbo). Asks to pay Beaton a visit when she visits Timothy.

Thanks Beaton for sending photographs. Beaton is generous to have sent them. Everybody at the museum was proud of the show. Discusses individual photographs of Garbo and Johnny Weismuller.

Thanks Beaton for his 'enchanting' letter. Mrs Heinz saw Greta Garbo in New York. She asked Garbo what she thought of Beaton's Memoirs. She 'laughed, waved her hand and muttered something non-commital'. Mrs. Heinz said that Garbo was 'old and lonely and obviously delighted by the reminiscences'. Is trying to get together a sale of first editions and manuscipts at Christies. Asks if Beaton has anything he would like to put in. Gives Beaton small corrections for his diaries.