29 FEBRUARY 1952, page 16

Norman Douglas

Sut,—May I say how pleased I was to read Harold Nicolson's comments on Norman Douglas. I have read and re-read his books with delight, but I wonder whether Mr. Nicolson realises......

Sta,—those Among Your Readers Who Knew Norman Douglas...

surprised to learn from Mr. Harold Nicolson that he had "a harsh contemptuous laugh" or that he was used to getting "noisily drunk." As for the latter, I have known Douglas......

Which King?

• Sta,—Since reading Mr. Dane's letter in your columns this morning. . I have been racking my braids to discover any parallel between "the rhythm of his [the late King's]......

Not For All The Oil In Persia

would I be without your service" This is only one sample from our large "fan mail." It has just come in and happens to be from a subscriber in the Transvaal, but you don't have......

Letters To The Editor

An American and Mr. Wilmot Sut,—Mr. Chester Wilmot's letter (the Spectator,-February 22nd) is of such interest that I am anxious to reply to some of the points he has made. 1.......