Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Was happy to receive Beaton's letter and know that he got home safely. Envies Beaton going to Spain. Cornwell and G. Melintic are there. Expresses his horror that the Evelyn Williams' are here. Is amazed that Simon's 'nose experiment' should have proved such a 'dud'. David was a 'little beast' to tell everyone that it was Beaton's idea. Liked Beaton's jacket for "The Loved and Envied" but did not like the book. Found it a 'maddening mixture of good and embarassingly bad writing'. Read a good book called "The Face of Spain" which Beaton should read before going. Discusses C. Isherwood. Hopes Beaton will come to visit before the end of June, as he will probably be leaving then. Does not like the idea of 'G' being produced as part of the Brighton festival. Feels that it should be an event 'quite separate from other events'. Thinks that Beaton could solve his servant problems by hiring some Italians. Discusses various acquaintances.