Item 27 - Autograph letter to Beaton.

Expects Beaton will see the press cuttings in New York, but she thought she would be on the safe side and send some along personally. Feels the film may appeal because of the spectacular side. Thought Diana looked very beautiful. Beaton's part has been praised sincerely by everyone. Will go and see it again when Beaton's mother comes up. Oggie slept through all the news but stayed awake during "An Ideal Husband" which is proof of how good it is. Spent her birthday afternoon with Beaton's mother who is much better. The whole house is becoming lovely, especially the library. Explains why she does not agree with Beaton about the carpet. Oggie spent the weekend with David. David lunched with them today and as usual was "full of fun and vitality". Told him that Beaton was well and happy. Believes it is important for Beaton to have the right perspective and "quite possibly she is not the right person for you to marry" (Greta Garbo?). Feels Beaton should marry someone "not younger than 30 or older than 34) and have children. Dan is coming to see her tomorrow so she will not finish the letter today. Asked Peter Watson when he phoned if there was a market for Beaton's Klee. Everyone seems to have a gloomy view of life at the moment. Discusses friends and acquaintances. Feels the world is in a mess and "there is bound to be a crash in America". Discusses the fabrics and fittings for the house. It is snowing at the moment and is so cold she can barely write. Sent 2 pictures to Beaton last week, Discusses Beaton's finances. Beaton's 2 scrapbooks arrived and are very nice indeed.