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Commiserates with the difficulty that Beaton is having with hairdressers on M.F.L. (My Fair Lady?). Is longing to see the results. Hopes it makes Beaton a millionaire. Had a lovely time in Amalfi. John has never been so relaxed and social. Parents and Stella were also there. Relates stories about happenings in Amalfi. England has been like a 'wet sponge'. Discusses Hatley. Is going to London tomorrow and hopes to see David S. Does not find the new French fashions very exciting. Describes shopping trip to Cambridge. Gives news about various mutual acquaintances.

Is currently in Paris to have an operation. The French do not believe in 'giving much dope' so it has been painful. Stella and John have visited. Discusses the visit. Mentions rumour that Beaton is in love. Discusses a wedding in London. Describes the bride's attire. Describes the guests. Gives news of family.

Sends love to Beaton.

Loved Beaton's letter. Is going to stay with a friend near San Francisco and will pay Beaton a visit. Discusses potential pleasure of the visit. Is also going to Italy in August. Discusses weather. Jakie went to the opening night of the discotheque under Aspinalls. Mickey has won his 'lower boats'. Stella is so big and solid that to hug her is 'like holding a tree'. Worries that last letter was indiscrete. Was still under the 'gaga cloud'. Saw Figui in Paris. Had three hats made in Dior. Describes hats. Mentions mutual acquaintances.

Expresses excitement about the Arts Theatre on Friday night. Lorni and Timothy are going and they have circle tickets. Discusses details of the event. Enjoyed tea visit with Timmy to Beaton's mother and aunts. Praises their 'harmony' and 'appreciation of everything'. Will ring Maud tonight.

Thanks Beaton for photographs he sent. Would like to buy some of the big one and requests that Maud writes about the prices. Invites Beaton to stay. The Vic Olivers are coming on the 12th. Discusses the 'terrible beauty' of the coast battles that can be seen in Sussex. Is now painting people and has completed Beaton's painting. Is pleased that Gwen Farrar likes the play. Discusses the play. Painted the scenery on the downs while an air battle went on overhead. Complains of the heat of the new house. Sends love from Laurian.

Is writing from bed. Has been meaning to write. Asks if Beaton heard the "Brains Trust" (radio programme) on "Collins's". Discusses the programme. Enjoyed Beaton's visit. Praises Beaton.

Expresses pleasure at having received Beaton's letter. Discusses dinner of previous Thursday. Feels it went very badly and that she 'mumbled and stumbled' a lot. Is having a hard time with the new play. Feels that there are some good characters but that the action is difficult. Has had an amusing letter from Diana in Malacca. Beaton ought to see Joad. Would like to do a broadcast about her experiences.

Thanks Beaton for sending photographs. Is going to give Beaton some cheese to show gratitude and pleasure. Worries the cheese will not be as good as Diana's. Discusses the cheese. Has been intending to write about the album photographs.

Asks if Beaton is going to Cairo. Requests that he find her brother and tell him news of their family and friends. Discusses her brother, Colonel Ralph Bagnold, O.B.E. Asks Beaton to take Ralph to see the play "Heaven Only Knows". Will need to get a permit to see it. Had lunch with Bianca yesterday. Asks Beaton to visit before he leaves. Is coming to London tomorrow for a wedding. Sybil is coming to visit.