19 JULY 1975, Page 7

Shifting sands

"Please tell him that it's Henry K Who's calling. I've a word to say. Is that you Rob? You son-of-a-gun! I hope, by now, your homework!s done. Do you recall you said you'd try , To sell that pass in Sinai?

"Sadat has called me on the 'p

He says he can't hold out alone.;'.,.

He'll have to let his chaps attack, If he can't have some sand-dunes-back.

Your's not to ask the reason w Just sell that pass in Sinai."

"He's not a bad chap, is Sadat, And on a bargain will not rat. So, is it wise to make a stand Merely about a heap of sand? He's really not the kind of guy To make a pass in Sinai."

"So let us make this little deal, Which desert wounds will help to heal. The future of the Jewish land Cannot be built on shifting sand. If future peace you want to buy, Just sell the pass in Sinai!" Basil Charles