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Beaton/A/A1/387/39
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- 20 Jan. (No year given.) (Creation)
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16p paper
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Hopes her cable will set Beaton's mind at rest. Martin is happy because he is being involved in the play. Spoke to Burrell on Saturday for a long time. Discusses Martin's resignation and the problems that resulted. Had to comfort him when he arrived at Pelham Place. He was there on her birthday and all day Saturday and she had to cancel some other commitments. Discusses the dress rehearsal. Discusses her birthday celebrations and trip to Reddish, on "the coldest day of winter". FeelsBeaton will not be really happy at Reddish until he has a good dining room. Felix and David agreed with her. Is trying to get everything arranged before Dorothy returns on Feb 16th. Hopes that Beaton will be so happy at Pelham Place and Reddish that he won't spend much time in the USA. Reddish is icy cold and she is scouring London to find a suitable heating system. Is taking Beaton's mother to the Anna Karenina first night. Feels the Oliviers are not good friends of Beaton's. Will write later.