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From Mr Mike Richardson
The Times
From Mr Mike Richardson
The Times

Sir, Notwithstanding Mary Ann Sieghart and research at Cambridge University (T2, September 2; letter, September 13), there are occasions when it is vital to place the letters of a word in the correct order.

I recall hearing, many years ago, one of this country’s fine classical singers recount his delight when presented with a concert programme which misspelt the title of an item to read Just a Snog at Twilight.

Yours sincerely,

MIKE RICHARDSON,

1 Warwick Hall Gardens,

Bromsgrove,

Worcestershire B60 2AU.

September 20.