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Describes the effects of the current warm weather. Refers to a book which he is writing. Expresses his feelings for Garbo. Considers that, of all his friends, he would like to introduce Garbo to Augustus John and his family.

Describes his feelings on hearing news that Garbo has seen many of his friends during her time abroad. Informs Garbo that he will not attend the party that Ivor Novello is giving in her honour. Invites her to have dinner with him. Details his activities at Reddish.

Mentions that he has had news of Garbo from David. Updates her on the progress at Reddish house. Complains of London, his mother and his secretary. Refers to a book that he is trying to finish before travelling to America. Writes that he is designing for a Lawrence Olivier production of 'School for Scandal'.

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).

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.

Complains about the chaos caused by his home improvements at Reddish House. Describes the death and funeral of his friend, Emerald Cunard. Expresses a lack of interest in the two films for which Alexander Korda wants him to design. Refers to the 'George Sands' project, of which John Sutro is in charge. Considers travelling to Morocco. Worries about his play. Describes his visit to London, including attending a 'Negro Revue', shopping in department stores, meeting Osbert Sitwell at an exhibition.

Gives his impressions of the Edinburgh Festival. Alludes to three jobs he is working on. Reflects on the content of his early diaries.

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.