18 NOVEMBER 1989, Page 27

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Sir: I cannot allow C. A. Basset's cruel and provocative comment (Letters, 4 Novem- ber) on your distinguished humourist Wal- lace Arnold to pass unchallenged. Most of us cancelled our Spectator during his holi- day and I am only surprised that sales plummeted by as little as 27 per cent. Welcome back Arnold Wallace!

Arnold Wilson

4 George Street, Bathwick Hill, Bath