Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton

Meant to have written several days ago but has been too worried about Olga, who has been suffering with diabetic trouble. To make matters worse Brigitte has had a breakdown through over-work. Beaton's mother has been very helpful and offered to have Olga, who has no permanent servant now. Is exhausted after cooking all of the breakfasts this week. Diana insists that Olga goes to Paris for a week. Doctor Gottfried saw Beaton's mother and said that she was better but a little tired. Discusses her treatment. Aunt Carla has been down and Aunt Jessie went down last Friday. Miss Collin has sent her cheque. Has sent everyone the Anna Karenina pictures. Discusses contracts and Beaton's finances. Asks Beaton to stop the parcels as they are well stocked up. Will be anxious about Beaton's finances until she hears what arrangements are being made for the coming year. There have been too many interruptions to the letter and it is badly written. Pelham Place is beginning to look quite lovely.