Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Thinks that Beaton's agent and reader are wrong. Feels that you either like the diary or you don't, but you cannot argue about it, 'any more than you can argue with a person who doesn't like asparagus'. Realizes their sincerity and can see that many people would agree with them. But feels that the 'value of the diary is in its honesty'. Thinks that the critics are asking Beaton to be something other than he is. Was disappointed not to see or speak Beaton while he was in New York. But he has to go to the mainland to use the telephone and it is very complicated. Praises his house and says that it is the best place they have ever had. Would like Beaton to see it. Asks if Beaton liked "Gypsy". It is a shame about Nick. Feels that perhaps Nick is taking advantage. Jack and the animals are all well.