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Expresses his surprise on finding out that Lyn is in America. Complains of his health. Mentions Geoffrey Marks and Olivia Manning. Lists the papers he reads. Asks to be remembered to "the old topologist".

Praises Lyn as a writer, and expresses his hope that his connection with The Nation has helped to further her. Mentions that he likes her personally and wishes to continue to meet. Refers to his plans to travel to Switzerland.

Refers to Lyn's speech covering Autobiography and wonders whether her own "To Be Young" and "Lady Lytton's Court Diary" are really an appropriate example. Mentions reviews of her books in the T.L.S., the Illustrated London News, Raymond Mortimer's publication and on television. Refers to the progress of her cat book. Discusses relative merits of writing novels and short stories. Sends a copy of "Lady Lytton's Court Diary".

Declines Lyn's invitation to write for the Monologue on the grounds that he has too much to write. Excuses himself from dinner at Kensington Place because he is visiting his parents. Hopes to meet if Lyn is ever in Lowndes St. again. Refers to a weekend at Rodmell. Suggests Lyn might write about Cecil Day Lewis's "A Hope for Poetry" in the Monologue.

Gives her thoughts on Lyn's comments on the Cyril Connolly - Donald MacKinnon piece. Sends her congratulations on Lyn's publishing venture.

Praises "Alison Cairns". Relates the circumstances of the acquaintance between her future husband Robert and herself, and Alison Cairns at Gleneagles Hospital. Mentions the prospect of a wardenship for Alison Cairns on the recommendation of Elizabeth Looker that did not transpire.

Reminisces about Alison Cairns at Gleneagles Hospital. Refers to Dr P. J. Macleod. Sympathises with Lyn over the stress of self-publishing, and offers an anecdote about Ms McNeil's publisher's bankruptcy.

Praises 'So much love, so little money'.

Writes to inform Lyn how much she enjoyed 'So much love, so little money'. Mentions that she knew Lyn's Aunt Christina very well and met Lyn's grandfather at Selly Oak. Recalls the connection between Lyn's grandfather and her grandparents at Birkenhead, and meetings between other members of the two families at Robertson, Cambridge, and Carey Hall. Mentions Helen and Dr McNair, and Lyn's Uncle Leonard. Reports that she was with Christina at her death and attended the funeral along with Lyn's Uncle Thorburn. Sends news of her daughters. Refers to Auntie Teidie.

Mentions the New Statesman and the Spectator. Praises Lyn's book [Field with Geese]. Paints comic picture of herself as a goose on skis. Refers to Tom, Tessa, and Barty. Considers sending Lyn her manuscripts.