11 DECEMBER 1926, Page 19

DEATH-BED UTTERANCES

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] see that the Spectator has started collecting death-bed utterances. This pursuit may yield rare and peculiar coin to the treasure-seeker. May I bring the contribution of a revered maiden aunt of mine ? She was accustomed to give instructions to her private attendant when leaving her home for a trip abroad. When aged seventy-four, and having her travelling bag beside her bed, her last words were : " Do not forget to put in my banknotes, my new boots, and a clean