Item 14 - Autograph letter signed to Beaton.

Thought this cutting might interest Beaton, as they had both heard a rumour that poor Bea was in a home. Is glad that this isn't true. Suggests that the "awful John" has been paying the bills with her money and wants to get hold of all her possessions. Anita Loos told her horrendous tales about him. New York is expensive but her money is a lot for a bedridden woman. Has had an amusing letter from Anita saying she was going to try to persuade Beaton to write a one-man show and get John Gielgud and Douglas Fairbanks read it. Would personally rather read Beaton's memoirs in diary form rather than have someone else read them. Had great fun at the luncheon, meeting many old friends with whom she had lost touch. Harold Macmillan made an enchanting speech. Reminisces about 60 years ago. Discusses what happened at the luncheon. Some people there remembered her performances from many years ago. "It gives one such a glow about the heart to know that one has given pleasure to some one who has remembered it through the years". Sends her love.