19 JULY 2008, page 63

Epic In The Gloom

ROGER ALTON G rass-court tennis eh? A bit boring? Just serve and volley, ace, serve and volley? Well not any more. And sometimes old-style serve-return, bish-bosh, really did......

Dear Mary

Q. I have edited a selection of letters which is to be published later this summer. It is more than likely that, as part of the promotion process, I shall be asked to sign a......

Q. When Making Boring Administrative Telephone Calls In...

one is often asked for a couple of letters from a password. That is fine because the people overhearing one cannot know the rest of the password. What I do mind is being asked......

Q. I Recently Gave A Party Which Went Very Well

and I have received a number of charming and delightful letters of thanks. Tell me, Mary: should I thank people for their thanks? Where does it stop? A. By all means express......

Q. I Inherited A Personalised Number Plate Acquired 40 Years

ago for a few pounds which is now on a small car which I keep in London. It has been a source of much amusement. It would be as ridiculous to remove it to avoid the strictures......