THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

The White Gates,
Dorking.

November 18th 1952.

Dear Alice
 I have talked things over with Ursula and we have come to the conclusion that we should prefer a pub if there is one … either the Bell of the New Inn, or anything else good.  Would you therefore be very kind and book us two rooms, if possible on the same floor, and accomodation¹ for Beagley and the car for the nights of Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.
 I kept your lovely cake for a tea party the other day, and over-ate myself scandalously on it.
 Love from RVW
   R. Vaughan Williams.

P.S Dear Alice,
I think a pub would be better as we can a) be late for meals, and b) give parties, and c) drink … though THAT part of the affair rests on John’s arrangements for R.!  I am so glad John Junior has met the Langstaffs.  I am devoted to them all.  Do you suppose Fluff wash is what the slums call Bag wash? or what I do in Foreign Parts, and call rough dried?????
Love to you both.

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