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Hopes that Miss Cleghorn will ease the drearier times of Beaton's life. The costumes and décor for "MRST" sound 'charming'. Asks why Beaton is going to Brittany and insists Beaton take a holiday in Sicily. Loves his house, but doesn't seem to be able to enjoy it much as he is always working. Has witten three stories and is finishing a fourth. Gives details of where these are being published. Has not read Denton Welch's new book and would like to. Thinks that Beaton should do the 'merman' thing, but only if it does not interfere with the production of the "Gainsborough Girls". Thinks it important that Beaton's play be put on. Does not see Wilde's play as a musical. Friends who saw the preview of "The Glass Menagerie" film say it is 'appalling'. Tenessee has asked that his name be taken off the screen. Had a letter from Janie telling him that she and Oliver S. are going to Broadchalke for a visit. David and friend may remind Beaton of Titania and Bottom, but they remind Capote of the comic strip, "Mutt and Jeff". Feels that they deserve each other and it is 'only right for the same species, in this case reptile, to mate'. Jack is fine except that he has to go to the dentist and 'after you have faced a Sicilian dentist you could face a firing squad with the merest tremble'. Expresses fondness for Beaton, the 'dearest squire of Broadchalke'.

It is cold and raining, so he is sitting by the fire. Is leaving in about ten days. Discusses details of the apartment. Beaton can come to visit any time after mid-January. Was delighted to see where 'Enid B. and co. came such a complete cropper'. Hopes that "Tenderloin" is a 'smash'. Has hurt his wrist.

Arrived back from London yesterday and it is 'glorious'. If Beaton wants to visit, there is a place for him now. Has bought an apartment and is furnishing it now. Feels it was a wise investment and they both love Verbier. Was in London for eight days and saw Dr. Gottfried five times. He said that Capote's pain was caused by nicotine poisoning. Has stopped smoking completely and takes about thirty pills a day. Is still in pain, 'like having an endless series of little heart attacks'. Dr. G. said it was a good thing he had been 'drinking those martinis as they acted as an antidote to the poison'. Rang Eileen to see if he could stay at Pelham Place, but someone was staying there. Sonia Pitt-Rivers came for dinner. Thinks that the marriage is not a success. Saw K. Tynan and Penelope Gilliatt. Went to see "Doce Vita" and thought it was 'pretentious, fake-arty and boring'.

Thanks Beaton for his letter and for talking to Dr. G. Will write to him 'directly'. Is not smoking and will see how it goes. Asks when Beaton will be able to visit for a holiday. The house in right on the beach. Asks Beaton to send him two books. Thought the excerpts from the diary read well. Asks what happened about an American publisher.

Jack had a cable saying that Joan McCracken has died. Was always fond of Joanie. Jack carried on eating an apple 'which means he will be having some serious reaction later on'. Was happy with Beaton's letter. Wishes Beaton could come to visit. Has two apartment here until 20th December. Is going to Kansas for two or three weeks in January and also to New York for a few days. Beaton could come to visit in February. Is taking care of his health. Hardly smokes at all. Drinks 'by the gallon'. Feels alright at the moment, but finances are not 'in very good shape' and Dr. G. is very expensive. Expresses surprise that Walderman's play got produced. Enjoyed the Withers-Selznick story. Had a letter from her this summer and 'to call it the ravings of a maniac is a real understatement'. Read reviews of F. Rose's book making fun of it. Wrote to Beaton's publisher asking for a copy of the murder dictionary by Colin Wilson that he was publishing. He did not acknowledge the letter. Asks Beaton to tell his publisher Capote's address, as he would like the book. Was amused by the Dongiles Cooper stabbing. Asks why Beaton has to go to South America. Discusses the weather. Writes that it is 'too bad about the Tiffany film' and doubts he will ever go to see it. Is sorry to hear that Beaton's mother is in hospital. Suggests he give the dog to Eileen.

Arrived back yesterday from trips round New York, California and Kansas. Is sorry to hear about Beaton's mother. Two days after he left, Jack broke his leg. He didn't cable Capote and has been there alone trying to take care of the dogs. Visited the murderers at Lansing Prison, an 'extraordinary and terrible experience'. Does not know what to do in the summer. May go to Corsica. Would like to go and see Dr. G. in Zurich, but can't leave Jack. It seems 'incredible' that the workmen are still in Beaton's house. Oliver S. is in India for three months designing the debut party for Babe's daughter. Had lunch with Princess Lee and understands that her marriage is 'all but finito'.

Expresses sorrow at the death of Beaton's mother. Is glad that Beaton will soon be going to Africa. They are planning to go to Corsica in early April. Henri-Louis de la Grange has a house there and is looking for a place for them. Most of his trip was spent in Kansas. Was only in New York for five days, but Babe gave a large party, so he had a 'swift glimpse of about a hundred familiar foes'. The only thing that seemed real was Kansas. Is upset by how much he is 'obsessed' by the book. Hates to work on it, but can't stop thinking about it. Goes into a 'sort of trance'. Jack is supposed to have his cast removed on Monday. Discusses Slim Hayward's plans.

Has taken 'the most sensational' house. Describes the house. Beaton must come to stay. He could have his own apartment. They are moving there on 15th June. Is working hard and has a lot for Beaton to read. Charlie is not very well. Hopes that "School for Scandal" was a success.

Would like to know when Beaton is coming to visit. Asks if Beaton knows the banker, Mr. Kenneth Keith. Slim has written to him to say that she is going to marry Keith. Hopes that he is nice. Is thrilled about Beaton's 'Paris triumph'.

Assures Beaton that he can come to visit any time. The Paleys are coming to visit for a few days next week. Had a call from Gloria V. who said that she is divorcing Mr. Lumet and coming to Europe for a month. Babe met Slim's banker and thought he was nice. Others have thought otherwise. Asks if Beaton could send him the Oscar Wilde letters. Had a letter from Oliver S. who said that Irene S. came for dinner, 'got plastered and passed out for 10 hours'.