28 JUNE 1940, Page 14

PAPER SHORTAGE AND " THE SPECTATOR "

SIR,—You need have no fear of the loyalty and support of your readers, nor any doubt of their appreciation of your difficulties. It is not the size or appearance of the plate which counts so long as the fare is clean and wholesome and intellectually nourishing. If I have to use a magnifying glass for your smaller print I shall still count myself fortunate in the addition to my Friday morning's mail