20 JULY 1951, Page 18

Deisdaimonia

Sut,—Some of the lawyers who annoyed Mr. Nicolson by not walking under a ladder -may have Ifeen aware of the Christian-interpretation of this superstition, which rArAlls that a ladder was probably used at the crucifixion. If so, many will hold that the custom which is so widely observed is not without some small value.—Yours truly,

D. M. GREENFIALGIL The Vicarage, Guilden Morden, Royston, Herts.