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Thanks Beaton for letting her read Mr Hoitsma's thoughts on "Tiny Alice". He has an original and searching mind. Is working at the "fabulous" Shaw play. Has a cottage which looks on to the cathedral spire.

Encloses the text of a telegram received from Francis. They have now received the final consignment of Indian and first Chinese negatives. Discusses the merits of and problems with the photographs. Would like him to spend more time in India to cover the gaps.

They are trying to get Beaton a reservation for Calcutta. Includes Beaton's photography timetable. Encloses a telegram from London.

Never thanked Beaton for the loan of the records. Feels that Devon and Cornwall are the pleasantest parts of England. His cooking lessons have been most useful. Asks Beaton what he is up to. Is going to St Ives tomorrow to "join the artists colony". The country needs "more and MORE Art".

Thanks Beaton for the photographs. Is profoundly impressed. Is having them both framed.

Thanks Beaton for his kind letter. The stroke is a great bore as it holds up his work for at least a month. Is sorry that he has been ill too. Feels John and Gillian have made a frightful mistake in going to live at Monte Carlo. John will be bored to tears without anyone to laugh with or laugh at his jokes.

Has been inspired to new creativity by the news that through Beaton's action "Vogue" has accepted HJ. Thanks Beaton and hopes to grow as a writer from this first successful essay. Jimmy Smith visited and gave news that Oggie was enjoying herself. Jimmy had been to see the new Fidelio at Covent Garden and thought the singer was inadequate and the scenery by Rolf Gerard was no 'whizz at all'. Praises "School for Scandal" and Beaton's work on it. Admires Godfrey Winn. Has been reading the notices of Ruth's play with regret. Discusses Terry Alexander and the criticisms made of his play.

Was nice seeing Beaton at Arabella's dance. Writes that he encloses copy of a letter which he had mentioned to Beaton. Would be glad to have an answer.

Was glad to get the message from Alan Tagg that Beaton was happy with the re-arrangements. The aim of the new stage is to minimise the necessity for scenery so that the design can be simple. Though he loved what Beaton did first, it seemed too complicated. Discusses the style of the play. Is not able to visit Beaton in Salisbury on Sunday. The television film they are shooting is proving hectic. Feels he must rest on Sunday before beginning the Mortimer play on Monday morning. Will be available any evening in London from next Monday.

Thanks Beaton for his cable and letter. Is going to be doing "The Sun Also Rises" until the beginning of June. Does not think they have found a real casting solution yet. Will try and make himself available for fall. Is glad Beaton had a good comment about the latest re-write. Tells Beaton how to reach him.