Congratulates him on his forthcoming marriage. Commends his articles on the gold standard. Will raise a question on the subject in the Commons in connection with the Appropriation Bill. Asks why the price of bread has not fallen with the rate of exchange.
46 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury.—Is unable to come to he House of Commons (see 2/262), as she and her husband are going to Berlin. Is amused by his reference to the Hammersmith ballet (the ballet by Ashley Dukes in the revue Riverside Nights?) as a ‘parody’.
17A St Edmund’s Passage, Cambridge.—Thanks him for his letter of sympathy on the death of Lord Keynes (see 6/164). She feels utterly alone without him.
46 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury.—Thanks him for his letter (see 2/263). She enjoyed seeing the photographs of the Pethick-Lawrences in the Picture Post.
Tilton, Firle, Lewes.—Declines his invitation, as she has just arrived in Sussex and intends to be there for some time. Invites him and Lady Pethick-Lawrence to visit her.
Invites her to a Commons debate, and compliments her on her performance at Her Majesty’s Theatre (probably on the 15th, when she danced in Carnaval and Pulcinella).
Commends her radio broadcast.
Office of Cabinet Delegation, The Viceroy’s House, New Delhi.—Is busy but well. The future progress of the mission is uncertain, as is the date of their return, but they expect to leave for Simla on Wednesday. Has written a letter of condolence to Lady Keynes (see 2/259).