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Complains of recent cold weather. Writes that he enjoyed his week in Paris, although he caught a cold. Describes a day he spent with Diana at Chantilly. Sends news that Diana has been left a legacy by a Spanish Marquis called Emmanuele. Describes Edmond Rostand's widow [Rosemonde Etienette Gerard] whom he sat next to at a dinner. Plans to return to Paris on the following Friday. Enthuses over a French marble bust of an eighteenth-century woman that he has bought. Reports on his search for and purchase of Reddish House, Broad Chalke, Wiltshire. Regrets that Dove, his gardener, did not live to tend the garden at Reddish. Writes about his design work for 'An Ideal Husband' and 'Anna Karenina'. Praises Sir Alexander Korda. Postscript: Details recent purchases, including a new car. Asks Greta to remember him to Elizabeth, the Irish maid, and Eugene, the waiter, who had served him in America. Mentions recent plays he has seen, including Shaw's 'Back to Methuselah'. Recounts a scandal story from the newspapers. Reminds Garbo of their conversation whilst admiring the Park Avenue lights from the roof of a penthouse. Writes that he wants to marry her. Asks her questions.

Reports that he is staying at the Old Priory with the Oliviers. Refers to Larry with his hair dyed blonde to play Hamlet. Describes the hectic atmosphere at the film set on which he is working for director, Sir Alexander Korda. Refers to a weekend of productions of 'Twelfth Night', 'Midsummer Night's Dream' and 'Hamlet'. Praises Constance Collier, who dined with him. Considered inviting Oscar Wilde's son to dinner. Suggests that Garbo should play Dorian Gray and he Lord Henry in a film. Announces that he has put a deposit on a house in the country (Reddish House) and plans to visit it again at Easter. Remembers their visit to Paley's house the previous Easter.

Details the gardening he has already done at Reddish house. Considers how he will furnish the house.

Writes that he is returning to London to escape the building work at Reddish. Discusses how the house will be furnished. Describes an evening drive in the woods. Hopes that Garbo will visit him at Reddish. Wonders whether he will visit Garbo in a helicopter. Speculates that the helicopter will become the new mode of transport.

Refers to news that Garbo is sailing to Europe. Describes an American Embassy ball, attended by Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. Writes about Michael Duff's wedding. Mentions his Gainsborough play. Complains that his secretary is still away and Lady Astor tried to make him become a Christian Scientist. Worries that Juliet Duff will join the party going to Tangier.

Refers to a 'terrific frost'. Sends news that Dana? has gone to Bermuda, and Suzie has cancer. Informs Garbo that Mrs Murdock missed her when she left Reddish. Asks for cocktails glasses like Cecile's for a Christmas present. Announces that Hal Burton has arrived to work. Expresses increasing anger with the Queen of Holland. Waits for Garbo to return.

Describes his move to Reddish house with his mother and secretary.

Discusses Garbo's visit to London and regrets having missed her. Details how he has been passing his time at Reddish House and the improvements he is making.

Writes that he is impatient to return to England as so much in New York reminds him of Garbo, even 'John Gunther and his brand new wife'. Thanks Garbo for allowing him to visit her in California. Describes his train journey back to New York. Details his activities since returning to New York. Refers to Miss Cleghorn. Reports George Cukor has brought word from England that Alexander Korda is keen to produce any film that Garbo and George would like to do. Advises Garbo to rest and not to 'allow any black and white troubles' to upset her. Postscript: Invites Garbo to sail to England with him.

Explains that he is staying at a friend's house in Wales with about twelve other guests. Enthuses about the gardens.

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Asks Garbo questions about herself. Mentions an account of her walking in New York with S. [George Schlee], which he had heard from a friend. Asks if 'black and white' has been in touch. Encourages Garbo to visit him.