25 DECEMBER 1953, Page 15

A GIFT FOR PEDANTS

SIR,—May we suggest that Sir Carleton Allen's problem would solve itself if the idea of there being a " senior " partner in marriage was dropped, and husband and wife were regarded as equal as, in fact, they contribute equally to their marriage partnership. It would not matter then whether John or Mary was the first name to catch the eye on a greeting card. Euphony might be the final arbiter, and in cases of doubt, the tossing of • a coin.—Yours faithfully,

ELIZABETH M. CLEGO PETER M. CLEGG 80 Broad Oaks Road, Solihull, Warwickshire