11 APRIL 1958, Page 26

A correspondent in a Sunday newspaper. 01 • ing on 'Snatches

of Conversation,' recalled hal.. heard the following: 'My dear, what was I to 11)1, It either meant hurling the baby through tiro dow or using it as a hammer.' Competitors invited to provide the whole story which (ineti ing the extract quoted) must 'not exceed Words. Prize: six guineas.. Entries, addressed 'Spectator am'pelition Sit); 426,' 99 Gower Street, London, WC1, by April' Results on May 2.

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