Pièce 56 - Letter from R. C. Trevelyan to Julian Trevelyan

Has been to two rehearsals [of his play "Meleager"] at Mrs [Penelope] Wheeler's; seems that they will have to stage the tomb of Meleager painted on the side curtain on the spectator's right [sketches a plan of the stage] for reasons involving actors' positions. Agreed that the side-cloth can be used throughout the play, so Julian does not need to make two cloths for that side, which would cause more trouble for the performance; suggest painting poplars there. Hopes the canvas has come from Higson; tells Julian to send on any bills. Glad he thinks he has found a place to paint. The rehearsals, every Wednesday and Thursday, are going quite well. Will come to Cambridge for a night towards the end of the month. Glad that Julian likes his new rooms [at Trinity].