Chains and Heat The way he went and I have
often been at other seasons is across France to Bale, on to Zurich and then by Lake Wallen to Coire and Tiefencastel, at the foot of the Julier Pass. This is kept open all through the winter and, although its height is over 7,000 feet, the snow-ploughs leave a prac- ticable road for cars down to Silvaplana and St. Moritz. Chains must be carried but the local garages do all the dirty work of fitting and removal for you. I remember his telling me that the only serious discomfort he suffered was from the heat. The interior of the commodious saloon, under an Alpine sun, he said, resembled an oven with an overhead grill. Outside the thermometer lurked in the [Note.—Readers' requests for advice from our Motoring Correspondent on the choice of new cars should be accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope. The highest price payable must be given, as well as the type of body required. No advice can be given on the purchase, sale or exchange of used cars.]
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