19 FEBRUARY 1977, Page 18

Fie, fie

Sir: Fie, Mr Waugh. The indirect reporting of the activities of the actress Susan George (12 February) caused me to wince at the use of the American vulgarism 'ass,' when tile perfectly good English word 'arse' would have been more apt.

Bernard M. Girley 11 Aubert Road, Highbury, London N3