14 FEBRUARY 1970, Page 26

Ancient and modern

Sir: Meddlers with ancient saws, pray pause— For 'thine' sounds more divine than 'yours' And 'thou' and 'Thee', than 'you', to me. Leave me a little poetry— Change just for the sake of change'll Drive off the elusive angels. Molly Scott 10 Orme Square, London w2