Wonderful entertainment
Sir: Can I through your columns sincerely thank Messrs Al Fayed, Hamilton, Steven, Rusbridger, Rowland (it's great to see him rejoining the battle) and even the bit play- ers such as Taki, although he was swiftly swiped aside when he tried to enter the fray — this is heavyweight territory — and not You want to borrow my what, Tony?' forgetting the Department of Trade and Industry and so many others, for the won- derful entertainment they have provided to date and I hope will continue to deliver in the years ahead? It all rather reminds me of the Great War in which the original cause of action has long since been forgotten but the battle intensifies with the passing of time and the regular introduction of fresh blood.
As a detached observer I would judge it this way so far.
Mr Al Fayed maintains a strong grip on the high ground being contested but some cracks in his defence are apparent. Will they widen? We shall have to wait and see. Mr Hamilton's 'charge of the Light Brigade' initial attack has been beaten off but, despite heavy casualties, I suspect he is re- marshalling for another spectacular assault. Mr Rowland's full frontal past bombard- ments, having failed to dent Mr Al Fayed's fortress, see him, I sense, winding up for a more tactical pincer attack from behind now that the truce with Mr Al Fayed seems to be fading. He's one to watch.
Please keep it up, chaps. I'm sure I speak for many in recording the enormous pleasure you are providing a worldwide audience.
Robert Jones
Tirohanga Road, Melling, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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