31 MAY 1957, Page 26

ANOTHER MAN'S FLOWERS

Sia,—Richard H. Rovere's article was a delight— but it was surprising to read his comment on Dinah Maria' Mulock Craik. Despite his incredulity of the lady's name, her popularity was undisputed, for she was the author of John Halifax, Gentleman (1857)— plus ca change—Yours faithfully,