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Writing from country house. Has fallen in love 'at the age of 70' with Beaton's father. Discusses Beaton's father and his merits. Is fascinated by Beaton's book ("The Wandering Years, 1922-1939"?) and the memories it brings back. Read Cyril Connolly's description of Beaton's book and was fascinated to think of Connolly in a 'mop cap and curls'. Discusses the merits of Beaton's book and his description of the problems of late adolescence. Describes memory of seeing Beaton with his mother.

Praises Beaton's photographs and longs to have 'masses of every one of them'. Everybody is fascinated by them. Complains about the expense of the photographs as it limits the number that can be ordered. Lots of people such as Augustus John and Sphinx want copies. Requests a set price for some photographs. Asks if Beaton is looking forward to Weston and hopes that him and Stephen are getting the 4:30 train on Friday.

Thanks Beaton for weekend visit. Regrets not having walked more with Beaton in his garden. Praises Beaton's winter garden and compares it with his 'great stage creations'. Discusses the scent of flowers. Has always wished Beaton to come and stay in her Kew home, but having seen Beaton's home, never wishes him to come. Imagines how Beaton would react to it. Invites Beaton to stay anyway.

Asks when Beaton is going to visit and when his book is coming out. Hubert has seen Beaton in Venice. Greta (Garbo) is back from Europe but has not made contact. Has had an argument with Greta about Beaton. Discusses Greta and the argument.

Has heard that Beaton is in New York. Has wanted to write before. Heard that Beaton's brother killed himself. Expresses sadness for Beaton and wishes to see him. Would like to visit New York but is worried about the expense. Asks if Beaton will come to California. Greta (Garbo) mentioned that she saw Beaton when he last visited. Adrian is going to New York. Discusses death of Bessie. Enquires about London and how long Beaton will stay in America. Requests Beaton to write back.

Envies Beaton for being in the country during Christmas. Greta (Garbo) has gone to Sweden. Newspapers say she has left America permanently and is intending to sell her flat. John Gunther says that Greta will come back. Discusses where Greta will stay. Feels lonely now that Greta has left New York, even though they do not see each other these days. Asks Beaton to let her know if he has any news of her. Would like to come to London but cannot leave Linda and is 'broke'. Asks Beaton if he is returning to New York. Has been to an exposition of Miles White. Elizabeth Bergher is out of the play "First-Love". Recommends the book "Promise After Dawn" which the play is based on. Enquires after Beaton's mother. Hopes that seeing her age is not too depressing. Feels that it would be wise to die at the age of 45. Wishes Beaton a happy christmas.

Discusses Rita (Lydig) for Beaton's book. Can discuss her objectively despite being her sister. Rita was 'entrancing and remarkable'. Many men loved her but she was 'passionately religious'. Beaton met Rita shortly before her death when she was in a lot of pain. Rita is not a good person for Beaton's book as his readers would not understand her. Discusses how Beaton writes. Believes he should not concern himself with the 'gossip column' aspect of people's lives. Hopes to see Beaton soon in New York.

Beaton is lucky to be in the country at Christmas. Has just spoken to Greta (Garbo) on the telephone. They have been shopping this afternoon. People followed and recognized Greta and tried to photograph her. Wonders how people recognize her even though she was wearing 'a muffler tied round her head', a seal-skinned coat down to the ground and snow boots. The 'baron' is back in New York but Greta does not see him. Wonders what happened between them. Has no manuscript to send to Beaton. Discusses when to send them. Sends good wishes to Beaton's mother.

Sends best wishes for a good Christmas and New Year. Is living the life of a hermit in old home with parents. Sees few people. Berenson is going strong. Requests Beaton to write. Nobody writes, not even John.

Thanks Beaton for recent letter. Discusses Blackpool and its visitors. Most of the Air force are in Blackpool. Discusses his work. Describes Blackpool as a 'sprawling hive ' of 'unrelieved hideousness'. Describes work colleagues as hostile. Is upset about the lack of cigarettes available. The food is not good. Asks Beaton to write. Robert may have been torpedoed.