3 JUNE 1972, Page 28

Sir: Lines to Mr A. Waugh on Giving Credit where

Credit is Due (Reviewing William Trevor's short stories) O fiction reviewer not everyone loves, Why credit F. Cornford to Lear? Or had you a touch of the Fredegond Shoves?

O fiction reviewer not everyone loves, Who attributes to coves, Some will think you ill-tempered, queer.

Cs fiction reviewer not everyone loves, Why credit F. Cornford to Lear? John Garratt 21 Kensington Church Street, London W8