Sir, – As the train idled in Cork Kent station one evening many years ago, my companion asked my assistance with his crossword: “Postman Pat loses his satchel.”
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With ears burning all around, I queried the number of letters. “Thousands boy, absolutely thousands,” was the reply. Cue ripples of laughter, right down the carriage. For all its merits, I doubt AI will ever replicate that! – Yours, etc,
BRENDAN LENIHAN,
Ovens,
RM Block
Co Cork.
