14 MARCH 1969, Page 5

Demon King

CHRISTOPHER HOLLIS

The chief defect of Cecil King Was being wrong on everything Though one would think that it sufficed

To cross swords with a poltergeist,

He adds to that recriminations Of all his intimate relations.

Deepest perceptions well may be Both rare and extra-sensory, But just a bit of common sense Might come in well, without offence.