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Cannot get over Beaton's kindness in giving her those lovely presents. The butterflies are the best yet.

Was starting by car for Spain when she received a wire from Ivan and went to Munich instead. He is engaged on a script for "The Great Escape". Is staying with Wolfgang Reinhandt's wife. Kate arrives in a week. Discusses their plans. Reminisces about her trip to Beaton's village. Hopes they can all meet in September. Asks if he can send on a novel that she left in her room.

It was wonderful to hear from Beaton. Is pleased that he is enjoying his trip. What he says about travel books on Japan is true. Feels that the project would still be worth exploring with backing from someone like J.A.L.

Was delighted with the news of the honour bestowed upon Beaton. Has discussed "Vanessa" and the subject of Beaton's fee with Bing. Asks if he is prepared to go ahead.

Has been wandering about Switzerland and only got Beaton's letter a few weeks ago. Shares his "feelings of abhorrence for this servile indecency". Discusses W. Somerset and Syrie Maugham. 'Wilie' must be demented. Remembers Syrie fondly.

Discusses 'My Royal Past' and talks about the difficulties of adapting it into a show. Talks about limiting the main cast numbers. The minor cast could include a few footman and ladies-in-waiting to dress the stage. Asks Beaton if he would like to meet up to discuss the show if he is interested in it. Suggests Michael Codron may produce the show as he was keen on the old version.

Thanks Beaton for his "very kind telegram of good wishes".

Offprint from ELH (A Journal of English Literary History), Vol. 8, No. 2.

Edited by James A. Donovan.

Offprint from Natural Science, Vol. XI, Nos 68 and 69. Inscribed to Henry Festing Jones 'with kind regards from MH Jan 1904'.