18 MAY 1944, Page 13

A TRIBUTE TO Q

Sia.---There is a saying, the origin of which I do not know," Those whom the gods love, die young." It may be interpreted in various ways. For me it has but one interpretation: not that the young are doomed, but that Love has no calendar. Love keeps everybody young.

This saying is more applicable to Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, who died last week in Cornwall, than to any man that I have ever known. His life, his letters, and his writings were one long May-day. You can as easily embalm the scent of a rose as describe the quality of Q's style—whether In his conversation or in his books. With the exception of Professor Macneile Dixon—also a Professor of English Literature—I doubt if any thor has given so much pleasure to cultured, and even to simple people. No sea on the coast of his peaceful home in Fowey will ever wash away the memory of this gay, intrepid, lovable man.—Yours, &c., MARGOT OXFORD.