Item 21 - Typescript letter signed to Beaton, from Salisbury

Thanks Beaton for his delightful letter. Hopes Beaton did not have to pay on the Lunt's birds. Was amused that customs considered Lady P's present as junk. Was surprised at H. Andrews being good as Enobarbus. Discusses her evening at 'Much Ado' last week. Took Diana to supper at John's which 'thrilled' him. They are going to Brighton on Monday to see Terry's "Deep Blue Sea". They sat up and listened to Rab Butler's broadcast which was 'admirable, and beautifully delivered'. The Paris excitement is Mauriacs attack on Jean's play. Has heard that Edith de Beaumont is dying. Asks to hear about Enid's play. Can never quite forgive her for 'her obtuseness in writing that idiotic vulgar book about Diana'. Saw Stephen Tennant the other afternoon, 'as fat as a pig'. He was on his way to see Siegfried.