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Beaton/A/A1/387/54
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- 8 May (No year given.) (Creation)
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9p paper
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Will finish the letter on Thursday after she has been to the first night of "Crisis in Heaven". Beaton's mother has decided not to come up specially for it. They are taking a box and calling it Brigitte's birthday party. The excitement of the play is helping many of them bear the suspense of waiting for "D" Day. Tells Beaton about the attempted burglary of Pelham Place. Discusses his further plans after China. Discusses Beaton's finances. Has been to the first night of "Crisis in Heaven". Beaton's part of the production was "breathtakingly beautiful". However, it isn't a good play. Feels that "John G has no sense of humour". Didn't like Dorothy Dickson, but she looked wonderful in Beaton's clothes. Pushkin was a little too much like John G. Doesn't think that the play could survive the invasion. Brendan Blackson has just sent her a copy of his letter to Beaton. Thinks it would be marvellous for Beaton to return via America. Has informed Vogue of this. Sends their love. Is going to Swan Lake with Oggie tomorrow.