6 APRIL 1985, Page 17

Budd's Books

Sir: Horace Budd would enjoy being re- membered in the Spectator (Letters, 9 March). I knew him for some years before the war. A great talker and teacher, he introduced me to the asperities of an engineering training.

However, Robert Chitham need not wonder how he made his living. I bought some £20 worth of books; when I left my lodgings in September 1939, he bought my collection for 2/6d. As he remarked the future was very uncertain! But I remember him with gratitude and affection.

John Marsh

13 Frank Dixon Way, Dulwich Village, London SE21