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Wallington, Cambo, Morpeth. - Looking forward to welcoming Julian. There is a 'murderous drought', which combined with the lack of labour means that the 'fields are one wilderness of thistles'. Interesting about [André] Tolédano; he will be better up on Leith Hill with Robert than on the plain. Caroline is copying a 'lovely Corot'. Is reading Pindar for the first time in sixty two years, with some difficulty but 'great enjoyment and admiration'.

Conseil Supréme Economique, 26 Rue de Bassano. - Addresses Trevelyan as 'Bob Trev': sorry he has taken so long to reply, but has been very busy with his new job as head of the French press service of the Supreme Economic Council which he started in 'April last'. Pleased that Bob values their acquaintance: he himself took great pleasure in the 'most delightful evenings' they spent together, and looks forward to seeing him again. Will be in England very soon as he is about to join the League of Nations (probably as the head of one of the sub-sections), and hopes to get down to Dorking to see Bob. Very glad of the post: Bob knows he has 'always been interested in peace questions'. Expects Bob found his wife and son well: must have been a 'real joy' to see them again; is keen to meet them. His own wife gave birth to a son, Yves-Bernard-Georges, on 22 May: both are in 'perfect health'. Had lunch with Francis [Birrell] and the Waleys last Tuesday: Mrs Waley is 'also at the Supreme Economic Council'. Peace has come at last: will do his best to 'make it durable'. Yvonne [his wife] sends regards.

League of Nations, Sunderland House, Curzon Street. - Is here and keen to see Bob again. Has been appointed Director of the Press Review, and started work this morning: it is very interesting, though London is 'fearfully hot'. Asks when and where he can see Bob. Saw Francis [Birrell] in Paris with Sigis [Waley] about three weeks ago.

League of Nations, Sunderland House, Curzon Street. - Was very kind of Bob to wire him, and he is sorry he was previously engaged for a weekend in Oxford, his 'alma mater'. Will be 'delighted' to see Bob again on Saturday next, and will take the 4 pm train for Ockley. Will be very glad if [Goldsworthy] Lowes Dickinson is there as he 'especially' wants to meet him; will be glad to know Trevelyan's wife and son, and to meet [Donald] Tovey.