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Details the outcome of his shopping trip in Paris. Writes that he found a flea market in Paris for the first time since the War but the London one has not returned having been dispersed during the air raids. Critiques plays directed by Louis Jouvet, including 'The Maids'. Describes the 'Anna Karenina' costume fittings for Vivien Leigh. Reports the progress of Alexander Korda's 'An Ideal Husband'. Gives his opinion of California. Describes his Whitsun holiday to Stratford-upon-Avon. Writes that he is staying with Juliet Duff and the other guest is Mr Maugham. Postscript, Whit Monday: describes being woken by an otter hunt. Describes the Chelsea Flower Show. Mentions Reddish House.

Reports the progress of 'Anna Karenina' and 'An Ideal Husband'. Describes buying furniture for his new house and giving a party for a lot of Americans. Expresses his dislike of the film industry ethos.

Explains that, as Garbo is travelling, he is saving all his letters to send to her at a future date. Anticipates a time when Garbo will visit Reddish house. Refers to the changes he is making at Reddish. Worries about high taxes in England and fragile peace in Europe. Describes the public reaction to a warm summer. Details a schedule for two weeks' holiday that he is about to embark on. Hopes he will see Garbo when he is in America from November-January.

Describes his journey back from Paris: the quantity of his purchases prevented him from accepting a lift in a friend's aeroplane. Thanks Garbo effusively for food parcels. Plans for a future with Garbo.

Describes his feelings on hearing news that Garbo has seen many of his friends during her time abroad. Informs Garbo that he will not attend the party that Ivor Novello is giving in her honour. Invites her to have dinner with him. Details his activities at Reddish.

Considers whether or not Garbo could leave behind her film career and make a new life in Europe. Complains about London, comparing it to the countryside. Details the improvements being made at Reddish house. Fears that he will not see Garbo whilst 'the old Russian sturgeon is impressario' (referring to George Schlee).

Expresses his disappointment that Garbo did not visit him in London. Blames the 'Russian sturgeon' (George Schlee).

Page 1 missing. Mentions that he is writing a piece about the Christian Berard exhibition, and has been to the Oculist and the Osteopath. Writes that he accepted his secretary, Maud Nelson's resignation but she would not accept his acceptance. Misses his New York secretary, Miss Cleghorn. Reports that his mother has gone on holiday in France, and he will join her in Paris. First he will stay with Michael Duff in Wales. Asks for news of Garbo. Asks her if she misses Phillis and Constance, or him.

Refers to the sale of Garbo's Californian house. Anticipates her arrival in England. Expresses anxieties about his Gainsborough play's first night. Describes the rehearsals etc. Describes his visit to the hospital with his mother who broke her wrist. Details how he has been spending his evenings, including taking a boat down the river, and attending a performance of 'Madame Butterfly'. Mentions taking photographs of Princess Margaret. Promises to send her a copy of his Photobiography.

Enjoys his garden after the stress of the rehearsals of his Gainsborough play in London. Sends an update on his mother's broken wrist. Plans to return to London the next day for the run up to his play. Mentions his visit to Buckingham Palace to photograph Princess Margaret and his meeting with Queen Mary there. Wonders how Greta is getting on in someone else's house in the desert.