2110-7-1-10

St. Stephen's House London, S.W.1.

6th February, 1935.

My own darling

I am most desperately shocked and distressed about the Peabodys' death. [ST: Some American friends who were drowned] I do not know when I have met new friends whom I liked so well, and it is terrible for the poor children. How easily it might have been you and me!

You will have received my letter about Friday. I will meet you at Grosvenor Street at twenty past one, and we will go back by the 4.45 train. I have told Billie that there is nothing doing at the studio.

I dined with Camrose last night - rather a literary party. Seymour Berry was there and very nice. I have taken a great fancy to the Literary Editor of "The Daily Telegraph" - one Cyril Lakin of the Warwickshire family. I must make a chance of seeing more of him.

Today is very cold and windy and wet. The India debate begins this afternoon. I have got tickets, by the way, for the Members Gallery for Monday, which is the final day, when Winston will be speaking. I am lunching today with the Carnegie Trustees, and shall see a lot of Scots friends.

My health continues to improve steadily. I am sorry to say that Mother had a bad attack of asthma last Saturday, and has been in bed ever since. I did hope tht she might get through the winter without another.

Much love,

from John