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Beaton/A/A1/387/20
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- 30 Dec. 1947 (Year deduced from content.) (Creation)
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5p paper
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Came here on Saturday after spending Christmas as usual with Bob and Olga. Should have set off for London this morning but has spent the weekend in bed (though in a comfortable, warm "ye olde oake" room). Is really beginning to feel her old self again. Olga found Beaton's Christmas cable at the flat on Saturday night. Thanks Beaton for it, and also for the generous Christmas cheque. Telephoned Beaton's mother on Christmas Day and found that they were having tea at the Burroughs. There was a peculiar and unusual thunderstorm. There were heavy gales in the Channel and Brigitte said it was terrifying in Paris and sleep was impossible. Is dying to hear all of Beaton's Christmas news. Shall probably send him a cable tomorrow, New Year's Eve. Will not be sorry to say goodbye to 1947 because of the various emotional upsets. Looks forward to 1948 will reasonable confidence. Feels it may be a "monstrous" year for Beaton. The one or two notices that she has seen of "Charley's Aunt" are excellent as far as Beaton is concerned. Is looking forward to going on Thursday. Sends her love and good wishes.