6 AUGUST 1988, Page 27

Catch as catch can

Sir: As one who knows and is fond of both Professor Chomsky and Mr Theodoraco- pulos (High life, 23 July), I believe that, of the two, Professor Chomsky is far less likely to contract herpes. May I nonethe- less wish Taki a pleasant and chaste summer in Tuscany.

Charles Glass

Travellers' Club, Pall Mall, London SW1