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She and Robert were so touched when he wrote to them when Richard was killed. Thanks him for thinking of them. They must try and think of all the good things. One must try not to grieve too much.

Has just finished reading "The Parting Years". Praises the book. Hopes that Beaton enjoyed his travels. Felt happy that he was well enough to go.

Beaton's impeccable manners don't diminish. Was happy to see Beaton again and delighted that he enjoyed the play. The notices for Beaton's book can hardly have been better and he enjoyed reading it. Beaton has triumphed remarkably after his miseries. Larry and Michael Redgrave are to be admired for their courage and determination. There must be something about the theatre and social life which manages to drive one to continue to be lively and interested.

Is looking forward to seeing Beaton next Saturday, about 5.00.

Mum and Ben are "touchingly happy". Was unwise enough to go for a walk into the desert and "have been picking cactus prickles out of my legs ever since".

Has just finished reading the latest Beaton diary and found it enchanting. It is beautifully composed, delicately observed and funny. They met five years ago when Beaton was interviewed on his programme by Hamet Crawley. Had lunch with the vicar of Broadchalke who was his headmaster at Blackburn Grammar School and his boss when he was a housemaster.

Is returning the letters of Rex's that Beaton so kindly lent him. Asks him to thank Miss Hose for the letter. The written memories of a close friend are a great help. Feels that Beaton knew more about Rex's love life than he did. Sends his best wishes.

Typescript pen portrait of the photographer, Emil Otto Hoppé (1878-1972). Pencil annotation reads: "For Sunday Telegraph mag, March 1978".

Expresses happiness that Beaton is in Tangier. Discusses the merits of Tangier. Is working on Loti. Discusses how to present his character so that people can 'have patience' with him. Is spurred on to write the book by thinking of Beaton.

Typescript pen portrait of the actress, Sybil Thorndike (1882-1976). Pencil annotation suggests that the piece was sent to Quartet Books, March 1978.