THE LETTERS OF RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

Friday [5th August 1949]

My Dear

I went to Cambridge yesterday, a perfect day & the country especially the cornfields looking lovely – Carr¹ was my guest – The highlight of show² was Carr’s guest Anne Keynes who ravished my heart in a filmy quite transparent tunic with sleeves attached to the wrists & when she lifted her arms it was most alluring – she also, by the way, sang charmingly – the singers & playing pretty good – but I won’t have Mr P Cresswell to produce P.P.³
I do hope all goes well with you & the play since – are you having these lovely days for it. All goes well here – Beagley⁴ on holiday next week.
All love my dear

RVW

1.  Rosamond Carr.
2.  King Arthur.
3.  Writing to her sister, Cordelia, AVW said “R so enjoyed Cambridge – he and Carr were were the guests of Patrick Hadley for lunch in the Theatre restaurant – roast chicken and a Coupe Jacque and iced cider. The “King Arthur” had its faults but while a young Mrs Keynes was on the stage all were forgotten – R was ravished by her loveliness – She was a daughter of the Adrians [Lord and Lady Adrian], Carr’s friends, so that was an interest for Carr too as the family were there …”
4.  The VW’s chauffeur.