Wallington. - The [Cambo] Exhibition went quite well, with only a couple of short rain-storms; watched the sheep-dog trials, and went through the tent which was full of exhibits. Today is wet, but not cold; he is well 'with less tickles [from eczema]'. Catherine [Abercrombie] also seems all right, and is sleeping well. Has not yet seen Edith Bulmer, but has arranged to visit her tomorrow. Geoffrey Young and Len had to go south to see a very ill friend, but they will probably return tomorrow. Geoffrey Trevelyan is here with his child and Gillian; likes 'him a lot, her rather less so'. Liked Clough W. Ellis very much; he 'drew out Charles to talk, and did something to cheer up George'. Sorry to miss Julian and Mary; hopes they will come again soon;; sad about Hogarth. Does not think his spectacles are ready, but Catherine has heard from Odell's about hers; they will pick them up on their way home through London.
Wallington. - Went to Hallington yesterday for tea; afraid Janet was 'no better, in fact noticeably less well' than when he saw her last, though she tried to be cheerful; she was 'very nervouse [sic] with her hands in a way that was new, and told me the same thing over again'. Clough Williams Ellis was 'very agreeable' and cheered George up a little, he also got Charles to talk; sorry he has gone this morning. The house is not noisy, considering there are 'three or four children in it at present'. Hopes all well at the Shiffolds; asks when the Bluths are coming and whether they are still at Cambridge. No reading aloud here at the moment, so he and Catherine [Abercrombie] sometimes read "Pride and Prejudice". Charles is 'much more affable than he used to be'. It is the Cambo Exhibition, which may involve 'a lot of tiring standing about'. Very glad Ada is at the Shiffolds. Hopes Bessie could make out [Gaetano] Salvemini's address; she should ring up Alys Russell, who will know it, if not; he knows it is 'Miss Massie', but not her initials so cannot look her up.
Wallington. - Bessie will have got his postcard saying they [he and Catherine Abercrombie] had a good journey; they are now 'having a pleasant time' despite bad weather. Going to Hallington this afternoon. Clough Williams Ellis and his wife came yesterday; they are both 'good company'; there are 'no other grown ups' except Gillian Trevelyan, with her baby. She is 'quite nice, and gets on with everybody'. The children are sometimes noisy, but there are not many of them. The Deed of Conveyance came this morning, which he will sign and send back to Down, Scott and Down today or tomorrow. Will be good to see [Gaetano] Salvemini again; thinks Thursday 31st will be a good day to do so. Glad Ada is with Bessie, and 'in better health'; sends his love to her. Will write tomorrow after seeing George and Janet [at Hallington]. Charles is 'cheerful'; they have played chess, and Bob won. Catherine has not suffered from the journey, but feels the cold; they have a fire all day in the library. Is quite well, 'in spite of tickles [from eczema]'.
Very glad that Julian is pleased with his rooms [at Trinity College, Cambridge] and that all is going well; he will have to solve his 'tripos problem' himself; sure he will do the best thing; much to be said for E[nglish] Lit[erature] if he has doubts about the M[oral] Sc[ience]; on the other hand he may become very interested in philosophy and psychology, though not as easily or quickly, and learn things which he 'would not be likely to get at any other way'. The main thing is that whatever Julian does, it should be something he can 'throw [himself] into fairly heartily', and can withstand the many 'distractions at Cambridge'. Asks him to send a programme for the Festival Th[eatre] "Heartbreak House" performance. He and Elizabeth are going in 'Matthew's motor' to Welcome on Saturday, to meet Pat Abercrombie, C[lough] Williams Ellis, and [Gabriel] Toyne the prospective Prometheus [he did in fact play the role in the Cambridge Festival Theatre's production of Robert's translation]'. Matthews would like to be their chauffeur, at an hourly rate rather than a salary; they have not yet decided what kind of car they will get, or whether to build this winter or postpone until next autumn.
22B Ebury Street, London, S.W.1.; addressed to Elizabeth Trevelyan at Welcombe House, nr Stratford-on-Avon. - Thanks Elizabeth Trevelyan for her 'further letter'; wishes he could agree immediately to the 'nice plan' she suggests, but has agreed to speak three times at Leicester and does not know exact dates. Will come with Pat Abercrombie if he 'possibly can' and will let her know if he cannot. Is due back in London on Monday night, but 'may possibly escape from that' and visit on his way to Wales. Will definitely come 'sooner or later'.