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

Imagines Garbo on her travels by train. Misses Garbo. Details his activities in New York since Garbo's departure. Praises Gerard Philipe's performance in the film, 'Diable au corps' or 'Devil in the flesh'. Worries about 'Russia's agression' in world politics. Discusses the possibility that Garbo will star in an Alexander Korda production. Criticises Alexander Korda for believing that Kieron Moore could play 'a sympathetic lover' opposite Garbo.

Writes about reminiscing with his old school master. Critiques Lawrence Olivier's film version of 'Hamlet'. Mentions that he spent the weekend at a house party before returning to London and then Reddish House. Sends news that his elderly female friend and neighbour, Edith, died. Mentions Michael Duff and David.

Questions Garbo about work on her house and about whether she is going to visit him. Reports that he has been writing and gardening a lot. Reports his meeting with Alexander Korda who gave him a choice of films to work on. Refers to visits from Bebe (Christian Berard) and Truman Capote. Plans to travel to Paris with David, to meet his 'little Greek friend'.

Details two stays in London. The first including attending Bebe's [Christian Berard] new ballet, and visiting an abandoned house which once belonged to Alma Tadema. The second including going to parties, and having dinner with Helen Hayes and Beaton's sister. Describes his activities once back at Reddish, including writing and judging a flower arranging competition at a local fete. Sends news that his friend, Emerald Cunard is dying. Asks Garbo a list of questions. Postscript: Reports that Alexander Korda wants to employ him for two films.

Plans to spend a week in London working on photography, then travel to Bradford-upon-Avon for the bank holiday. Believes he will spend August at Reddish House supervising the decorators. Describes a drive from London to Reddish with a car full of furniture. Wishes Garbo had accompanied him on a trip to a nursery specialising in old-fashioned roses. Mentions a visit from the Lunts.

Informs her that he has spent the previous three weeks working on a book and two plays. Writes about his ordeal helping Aunt Jessie who suffered from an eye disease. Describes receiving serious criticism of his Gainsborough play from 'an extremely intelligent man who is an expert on all forms of drama'. Worries about current world politics. Considers travelling to Paris. Sends his regards to Azalea Mamoulian.

Reports the developments in his garden at Reddish House. Mentions that Michael came to stay for the weekend. Details a theatre and sightseeing trip to Stratford-upon-Avon with Terence Rattigan. Writes about a visit to Longleat with David to take pictures of the family there and a dinner party at Reddish for Alice Astor. Mentions that his secretary, Maud Nelson is back at work.

Writes about a meeting, in London, with a possible director for his Gainsborough play, followed by a visit to Oxford. Details his holiday in Paris: staying with Diana Cooper, visiting Elsie [Mendl], attending a party given by Arturo Lopez's boy friend, staying with his 'little Greek friend', and seeing Tanis Guiness. Informs Garbo of a meeting with George Schlee, at which they talked about her. Refers to Garbo's letter to him. Discusses plans for the summer holidays. Details his activities since he returned to Reddish including visits from Tilly Losch and her ex-husband, and Peter [Watson].

Sends news that Michael Duff is engaged to marry Caroline Paget. Wishes that Garbo would marry him. Details his activities at Reddish and in London, including attending a play starring Gertrude Lawrence, lunching with their 'Turkish friend', photographing Princess Margaret, dining with Daisy Fellowes. Plans to go to Tangier in August. Reports the uncertainties about his Gainsborough play. Mentions that he is going to a party at the American Embassy, dressed as Mephistopheles. Hopes to see Garbo.