Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Encloses the last batch of cheques. Miss Jameson is sending a batch of manuscripts. Discusses a falling-out between some friends. Beaton's mother has been upset by it. Has been trying to get a temporary cook for a fortnight. Despite the trouble Beaton's mother is getting better. Is going down on Saturday to give her a final check up. Suggests Beaton write to Mrs Mundook and send condolences about her mother. In the meantime she will look about for an Italian couple for this place. Stephen Tennant has an exhibition at the Redfern Gallery. Gielgud's production of Richard II has had a fairly bad press. No cheque has yet arrived for the last picture taken in Paris. Encloses details of cheques paid in. Was glad to hear that Quadrille is picking up again. The Duchess of Kent did not use any of the pictures for her Christmas cards. Beaton's own cards were "very favourably remarked upon". Heard that Caroline has had a miscarriage. Is having her own birthday party on Beaton's birthday, so they will drink Beaton's very good health. Is glad to hear that the plants she gave Beaton have been moved to a better spot. Is hoping for the spring after this "horrid" winter.