1 FEBRUARY 1997, Page 26

Apt anagrams

Sir: Regarding the identity of Alastair Forbes, perhaps D.P. Dick (Letters, 11 Jan- uary) is on to something. The proven tech- nique of anagram analysis reveals that while Alastair Forbes undoubtedly possess- es A Boaster's Flair, ultimately he remains First, Alas, A Bore. Hasn't The Spectator strung us along for long enough?

Percy Flage

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