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Recounts his dream about Garbo. Describes a night spent unsuccessfully waiting to be put through to her on the telephone. Asks her to write to him. Praises Sir Alexander Korda as a director. Questions Garbo about her activities.

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).

Imagines Garbo on her travels by train. Misses Garbo. Details his activities in New York since Garbo's departure. Praises Gerard Philipe's performance in the film, 'Diable au corps' or 'Devil in the flesh'. Worries about 'Russia's agression' in world politics. Discusses the possibility that Garbo will star in an Alexander Korda production. Criticises Alexander Korda for believing that Kieron Moore could play 'a sympathetic lover' opposite Garbo.

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.

Describes his journey back to England from New York, including an anecdote about fellow passenger, Henry George Alfred Marius Victor Francis Herbert (1898-1987), sixth earl of Carnarvon. Praises the improvements to Reddish House. Refers to the proofs of his book. Mentions Katherine Ann Porter. Asks questions about Garbo's house.

Describes the excitement of unpacking the food crates that he brought back from America. Sends news of Juliet Duff, Michael Duff, David who is still in Morocco. Resumes after a three-four day break. Details his activities during three days in London, including attending performances of 'Dandy Dick', 'The relapse, or virtue in danger' and 'The happiest days of your life'. Observes the optimistic atmosphere in London in contrast to New York. Sends a list of questions for Garbo to answer.

Details his recent activities at Reddish House, including reading books on Gainsborough and supervising decorators. Plans a short trip to London.

Describes his activities during his trip to London, including shopping for antiques, attending a play starring Gladys Cooper, going to a dinner for Duff and Diana Cooper, lunches with a director of the Old Vic, and with Diana Cooper and Evelyn Waugh. Discusses Queen Mary's theatre going habits. Confesses his fear of Evelyn Waugh. Mentions plans for a project on Gainsborough. Details a visit to Reddish from Juliet Duff and her guests.

Refers to a long delayed telephone call with Garbo. Discusses the Royal family. Details his activities over the preceding five days at Reddish House. Sends news that an elderly female friend and neighbour of his had a near-fatal stroke. Also sends news of David. Encourages Garbo to visit him in England.