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Beaton/A/A1/37/2
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- 1973 (Circa. No month or year given) (Creation)
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8p paper
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Has finished reading "The Years Between" and found it interesting. Has made her realise the horrors of living in London during the war. Suffered little personally as she was in South Africa. Admires Beaton for what he has achieved, but does not always approve of him. Feels that God has protected him in several ways. Discusses his plane crash. Beaton's respect for those who take their religion seriously is appealing. Discusses her family. Talks about the theatre in London and the impressions it made on her. Is fascinated by the Thames. Was sent a picture postcard of Lady Diana Manners (?) and thought that she was very beautiful. Is sending Beaton a picture of her father Balfour and his two younger sisters. Celebrated her 46th birthday yesterday. Feels she has become acquainted with her father's family through Beaton's writing. Plans to buy "The Wandering Years". Discusses Beaton's father.