Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Never answered Beaton's letter because he needed time and distance to do so. Cannot remember what he wrote to Beaton. The Moders(?) affair is an unpleasant memory as it was something difficult for him to get and on getting it, he turned to Beaton to share. Feels that Beaton is not a generous person. If he was he would have taken a picture of James's wife as a wedding present. But Beaton has been called on for things from which James has been spared. Beaton had the burden of keeping his family going. Admires Beaton's achievements more than he knows. But Beaton descends to second rate tricks, which may be why he is successful. Reflects on their relationship.