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Details the outcome of his shopping trip in Paris. Writes that he found a flea market in Paris for the first time since the War but the London one has not returned having been dispersed during the air raids. Critiques plays directed by Louis Jouvet, including 'The Maids'. Describes the 'Anna Karenina' costume fittings for Vivien Leigh. Reports the progress of Alexander Korda's 'An Ideal Husband'. Gives his opinion of California. Describes his Whitsun holiday to Stratford-upon-Avon. Writes that he is staying with Juliet Duff and the other guest is Mr Maugham. Postscript, Whit Monday: describes being woken by an otter hunt. Describes the Chelsea Flower Show. Mentions Reddish House.

Reports the progress of 'Anna Karenina' and 'An Ideal Husband'. Describes buying furniture for his new house and giving a party for a lot of Americans. Expresses his dislike of the film industry ethos.

Describes his move to Reddish house with his mother and secretary.

Details the gardening he has already done at Reddish house. Considers how he will furnish the house.

Writes that he is returning to London to escape the building work at Reddish. Discusses how the house will be furnished. Describes an evening drive in the woods. Hopes that Garbo will visit him at Reddish. Wonders whether he will visit Garbo in a helicopter. Speculates that the helicopter will become the new mode of transport.

Complains that he has been too busy. Summarises current affairs, including Russia's deteriorating relationship with Europe, and shortages of fuel and food in England. Describes gardening at Reddish. Mentions his mother's enthusiasm for the house and notes her ageing. Writes that, with Alexander Korda's return from New York, work was finished on 'An Ideal Husband' and restarted on 'Anna Karenina'. Discusses Vivien Leigh. Mentions that he is spending five days in a nursing home in Richmond to recover from exhaustion.

Explains that, as Garbo is travelling, he is saving all his letters to send to her at a future date. Anticipates a time when Garbo will visit Reddish house. Refers to the changes he is making at Reddish. Worries about high taxes in England and fragile peace in Europe. Describes the public reaction to a warm summer. Details a schedule for two weeks' holiday that he is about to embark on. Hopes he will see Garbo when he is in America from November-January.

Describes his trip to Paris. Mentions that he has dreamt of Garbo.

Describes his journey back from Paris: the quantity of his purchases prevented him from accepting a lift in a friend's aeroplane. Thanks Garbo effusively for food parcels. Plans for a future with Garbo.

Discusses Garbo's visit to London and regrets having missed her. Details how he has been passing his time at Reddish House and the improvements he is making.