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Complains that he is getting a cold when he has design work to do on a ballet, due to open at Covent Garden on Thursday. Discusses plays he has seen. Urges Garbo to write to him. Refers to the change of management at the Plaza hotel where he stayed in New York. Sends his regards to Mrs Webb, Madame Alba, Miss West and Mrs Phyllis. Illustration of a hyacinth that he has grown in a basket.

Describes the coming of Spring to the Wiltshire countryside. Tells Garbo that 'black and white' has been asking him for news of her. Asks Garbo to write to him. Describes his trip to Paris, including attending the play for which Bebe [Christian Berard] designed his last set. Mentions his Greek friend with whom he once went to Switzerland, Barbara Hutton, an elderly Abyssinian prince to whom Beaton he had loaned money, and Boris Kochno. Writes that, on his return to England, Oggie Lynn informed him that his secretary, Maud Nelson, was in hospital with cancer. He has spent a week at Reddish, working on his play. He is travelling to London on Friday because his uncle, Cecil, has died suddenly.

Refers to his trip to London to attend his uncle's funeral, and visit his secretary, Maud Nelson, in hospital. Reports that he has had the Kanins to stay with him at Reddish and has also been working on his play. Expresses interest in Garbo's plans, and asks whether he can send her anything. Considers travelling to France. Misses Garbo.

Refers to his telephone conversation with Garbo. Sympathises about the 'period of indecision' that she has endured. Writes that he had three late nights in London: taking Daisy [Fellowes?] to St George's Hospital after a fall, attending his sister's dance, and going to Danny Kaye's theatrical party. Details his activities since returning to Reddish, including a visit from Juliet [Duff] and Ivor Novello. Wishes Garbo would visit him.

Complains about arguments with his mother. Lists his many activities during two days in London. Reports that Daisy Fellowes has invited him and David to join a party on her yacht in the summer, which she claims will consist of Greta Garbo and Cole Porter. Refers to his domestic help, Mrs Shoot, who mended a coat, which he tore whilst escaping from a herd of cows. Asks Garbo to send candy.

Complains that his secretary is still on holiday. Looks forward to meeting David in Paris and driving to Tangier. Hopes that Garbo will visit him in the autumn. Mentions that he is writing, correcting proofs of his book, and has a young artist staying with him.

Hopes Garbo is not lonely in the alley. Mentions that he was in London and suffering from nervous exhaustion. Describes the opening night of the American Ballet at Covent Garden. Describes a splendid party funded by Otto Kahn's fortune. Mentions another party. Writes about his trip to see 'H.M.S. Pinafore'. Refers to his diet. Details the frustrations he has faced in trying to put on his Gainsborough play. Considers changing his career from photographer to playwright. Refers to Elsie Mendl's death. Writes that she suffered so much that she asked Charles to give her poison on several occasions. Details how he has been spending his time at Reddish

Complains that the weather is bad, he has had a cold, and he misses Sicily. Describes the house party he is having with six guests. Mentions Daisy Fellowes. Writes that he dreamt about Garbo. Mentions his trip to the cinema to see William Somerset Maugham's 'Trio'.

Longs for Garbo to come to visit him in England. Mentions his hard work on his Gainsborough play. Writes that his relationship with Garbo feels like part of another life. Illustrates this with an anecdote about how he went to dinner with Lady Duff, and Howard Sturgess surprised him by mentioning Garbo. Complains about the wet weather. Describes his stay in Chipping Campden near Stratford-upon-Avon with John Gielgud. Praises Gielgud's acting. Describes a visit to an eccentric old man who had made a museum of an eclectic collection of items. Describes his daily routine working on his play back at Reddish. Mentions Mr Blick, his mother, David Cecil and Augustus John. Informs her that he has not heard from the Bliss Brothers. Refers to the absence of his secretary.

Regrets that they were not together through his winter stay in New York. Fondly remembers seeing her at the beginning and end of his visit, especially their last night together. Refers to the star of light from her window. Hopes she will come to England in the summer.

Mentions his turret room in the Sherry Netherland hotel. Mentions his mother's ill health, and her companion. Writes about his garden. Describes unpacking and inspection of house on return from New York, and repacking for journey to London the next day. Refers to his activities and slow pace of life at Reddish. Describes the boat trip from New York. Writes that Ivor Novello died suddenly and Juliet was with him before he died. Asks for her change of address. Sends his love to Katie.