Carol Matthau (Walter's wife) claimed that she was the inspiration for this Truman Capote heroine
... Truman Capote and Babe 
Paley, with Henry McIlhenny and Walter Stait; Photograph by... [DOC] [TLE] Truman Capote - Musician - Music database - Radio Swiss Jazz [PAR] Sep 23, 2016 ... Truman Capote ... She was my best friend.