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Thought this cutting might interest Beaton, as they had both heard a rumour that poor Bea was in a home. Is glad that this isn't true. Suggests that the "awful John" has been paying the bills with her money and wants to get hold of all her possessions. Anita Loos told her horrendous tales about him. New York is expensive but her money is a lot for a bedridden woman. Has had an amusing letter from Anita saying she was going to try to persuade Beaton to write a one-man show and get John Gielgud and Douglas Fairbanks read it. Would personally rather read Beaton's memoirs in diary form rather than have someone else read them. Had great fun at the luncheon, meeting many old friends with whom she had lost touch. Harold Macmillan made an enchanting speech. Reminisces about 60 years ago. Discusses what happened at the luncheon. Some people there remembered her performances from many years ago. "It gives one such a glow about the heart to know that one has given pleasure to some one who has remembered it through the years". Sends her love.

Asks Beaton what he is working at. Reminisces about last year at Pemberth Cove. Hopes Beaton is alone, or else he will quarrel. Tells Beaton about his holiday. There is a man here he can't bear, named Fleming. He was strongly tempted to knock his glasses off last night. Tells Beaton about an argument between Lady S. Douglas and an old Baroness. This is a most "absurd" place. Sends his love to Anita Loos.

Was charmed with "The Masque" and has opened a subscription. They are up here in the house having a "heavenly" 10 days. The boys have left Yale until September and will be working on a cattle farm. The house is a "dream" in spite of being closed for so long. Has no time in the country to see anyone. Has heard that Beaton's house is "fascinating" and full of wonderful pictures. Expects Anita Loos to call on her soon. They are sending Beaton "a most heavenly friend". Thinks they will have a great deal to say to each other. Asks Beaton to give her love to his mother. Asks him if he received the pictures.