Friday 95 Sloane Street Dearest Mother. I went to Pillischer and he said he knew exactly what Papa liked, only he did not happen to have it in stock. He also said if it was to be ready by Xmas he must order it tomorrow and the price with the lettering is 27/6d. It's in ivory. So unless you telegraph tomorrow that is ordered. I had a very agreeable dinner with the Tyrrells yesterday - Flora, Mr Beaumont, some Austrians, Mr Somers Coxe etc. After dinner more people came and they made music. Mr S.C. does play the cello so well; I've invited him to come and play with you! He is quite nice. This morning I skated since when I have been shopping; I dine with the Russells en famille. Mr Ritchie came to see me yesterday; he had been seeing George Curzon off and was very sad, poor dear! I do think it's a pity he could not go.
Will you please tell Elsa that the Dic. of Quotations is 21/ so we had better all give it to Papa. It looks delightful. I wonder what she has settled about her gown, little goose. Ever your affectionate daughter Gertrude

Here is a list of Aunt B's wants.