Visiting friends

Saturday, November 6th., Easton Glebe, near Dunmow.

C.R.W. Nevinson

We caught the 2.34 from Liverpool Street to Bishop's Stortford where we were met by Jane Wells and Frank, and driven to Easton Glebe, where H.G.Wells received us. Thank goodness it wasn't H.G. driving - he lacks even basic road sense! Mr. and Mrs. C.R.W.Nevinson had already arrived. He is an artist, much talked about.

This is the first time I have taken Dorothy to visit the Wells', though she has met them socially. I am reminded of advice given me by Rebecca West some time ago: "Don't leave your wife alone with H.G." I shall take care not to do so. It seems that H.G., in spite of his many qualities, simply lacks self-control in his relationship with women. According to R.W., who was rather indiscreet, he has a remarkable sex drive. He is evidently very attractive to women, which R.W. was at a loss to explain except to say that "there is something about him; he looks at you in a way which makes it clear that he is ready and willing to have sex with you, and we respond." I must ask Dorothy what she thinks, but not until we get home - I don't want to put any ideas into her head. Perhaps I should warn Nevinson, but I expect he is as aware of H.G's reputation as I am.