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Beaton/A/A1/137/1
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- 30 Jan. 1948 (Creation)
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4p paper
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Is grateful for the efforts Beaton has made. Elsie too has been looking for 'my wretched tenting'. Was grateful for Beaton's letter. Discusses Beaton's portrayal of America, writing 'Europeans so love to hear that America isn't the most brilliant, the most vigorous, original, adventurous Paragonland'. Is sorry for Gislaine de P. She was foolish to pick Winston, but is now humiliated. She 'hasn't the wit to be an adventuress'. Describes Penelope. Discusses Mrs. Winston, guesses that she was glad of a reason for divorce and 'wouldn't put her past organising it'. Asks to know details of Laura's 'untimely end'. Hopes she gets into the 'Royal circles of heaven'. Would have adored "Anna Karenina" if it had not been for Vronsky. He made Vivien's love scenes impossible. Discusses the first night. Thought that the clothes were perfect. Discusses Vivien's performance. Describes the supper at Oggie's afterwards. Relates horror at language used on the radio.