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Refers to his visit to New York, his brief meetings with Garbo, and the flight back to England. Criticises John Gielgud's performance in a play for which he has done the design. Mentions his design work for Lawrence Olivier's production of 'School for scandal'. Plans to return to New York and hopes to see Garbo there. Mentions visits from David, Michael, Michael's mother, Maugham, Rattigan, and Beaton's sister and her two girls.

Informs Garbo that he is travelling to Paris on Tuesday, expects to see George Schlee and hopes to see Garbo. Describes a trip to the Cotswolds. Tells an anecdote about how, whilst there, he let Evelyn Waugh eat a caterpillar. Mentions a visit to London. Describes a trip to buy plants and garden ornaments from 'a rich Jew who was giving up his house'. Writes about a party with his family and David. Repeats news that Christopher Isherwood's friends in Los Angeles have been placed under state control, and 'black and white' has a flat in Paris.

Informs Garbo of his plans until October, which consist mainly of business regarding his Gainsborough play, and a trip to Tangier with David. Writes about a party that he gave at his London home for the Duchess of Kent. Describes the occasion of the village fete being held at Reddish and the preparations made by his mother, Mrs Shoot and Elsie, the maid. Mentions David and Juliet Duff.

Writes that 'black and white' informed him of Garbo's return to America. Regrets that Garbo did not visit him in England. Undertakes to get her out of her 'bad patch'. Reports that he has been working hard on his play and has been to Paris three times in connection with Boris Kochno's ballet, since he last saw Garbo. Asks if he will see her when he visits New York for six weeks in January. Worries about his South American aunt, who is in ill health. Mentions that Miss Cleghorn will be his secretary in New York again.

Sends news that his aunt is dying. Writes that he is working on two plays. Plans to spend time in a nursing home before Christmas.

Recounts his bad day the previous Sunday, when all the staff were away and his younger sister and her children came to visit. Mentions dieting. Plans to leave for Sicily on Tuesday, for a fortnight. Mentions public anxiety about Russia's strength and the possibility of war. Prompts Garbo about her American citizenship. Describes the christening of his first godchild. Mentions his work on the redecoration of the Duke of York's Theatre and the production of 'The second Mrs Tanqueray', which is coming to the Haymarket Theatre in London after touring. Reports that 'Illuminations' ballet has had a bad London reception. Wishes he could take Garbo to Stourhead and the Cheddar Caves.

Wonders whether Garbo has been given American citizenship. Informs her that he now eats as little as she does. Complains that he is depressed, and that Mrs Wells, the maid, is lonely and feels ill treated by his mother. Describes his photo shoot of Princess Elizabeth's new baby at Clarence House in London. Mentions Prince Charles and Prince Philip. Details a visit to Bath and lunch with his sister, Nancy. Comments on the change of season. Mentions his dog. Plans to have the David Cecils to lunch, dine with Juliet Duff, and travel to London the next day.

Complains about his trip to London and the set backs regarding staging his Gainsborough play. Informs her that his plans for winter and travelling to New York are not settled. Mentions theatre trips he has made. Refers to his 'rocky' home life, which has been made a little calmer by a visit from their 'nice maid Elsie', resting from caring from her mother. Writes about his garden.

Writes that Harry Crocker told him that Garbo was moving to New York and then Bermuda. Asks her to stay in touch with him. Describes the penultimate week of rehearsals for his Gainsborough play. Plans for his play to be performed in Brighton and then go on tour.

Writes that his holiday to Italy was postponed at the last minute because Truman Capote's French driving licence was delayed and Beaton was obliged to start work on design work for Noël Coward's play. Mentions that Hal Burton is helping him. Describes a walk in the countryside. Refers to a dinner party he gave, with a 'mixed bag' of guests. Writes that, although he has gone to London relatively few times, he has seen the best plays, been shopping, and visited an exhibition of Leonardo drawings. Refers to Garbo's 'errand of mercy'. Hopes to meet with her in the near future.