24 SEPTEMBER 1965, Page 14

SIR,—How that grand exponent and lover of the English language,

Sir Winston Churchill, would have flinched at the use of the word 'frivial.' Surely, Mr. Randolph Churchill should have, at least, limited its acceptance by placing it in inverted commas. There is, of course, no dictionary definition of it, but judging from its light-hearted parents I find it hard to associate its implications with my previous letter, which was written with deep sincerity.

f -hesitate to make any further comment on Mr. Randolph Churchill's criticisms for fear he may feel it necessary to retain the 'brilliant advocate, Mr. Quintin Hogg,' for further duties. As a female of limited means, due almost entirely to the accident of sex, I have to tread carefully in case of man- traps. My status—married or single—which by his repeated referenceovould seem to intrigue Mr. Ran- dolph Churchill. is a personal matter. The fact that there is need for clarification points again to the

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