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ENGLISH CROSSWORD

SIR.—Crossword No. 1127. Clue : 'This nobleman is not late, but why not?' Answer: (presumably) Earl(y).

W'y, oh w'y can't you southerners harticulate your haspirates w'ere they should be harticulated and so

avoid such an appalling clue? J. STEEL MAITLAND I County Place, Paisley