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I agree wholeheartedly with Louise Davies’ opinion of Leah McFall’s columns (Letters, August 21). They are witty, thoughtful and often deal with contemporary issues in a warm-hearted yet direct way. Please keep this lady on and ignore her gobby, dreary critics. Stephen Hirst, Hamilton What a delightful, informative article by Lynda Hallinan (‘‘Deceptive but delightful daffs’’, Escape, August 21). She is the reason I look forward to your paper each Sunday. Long may her journalistic style reign. G C Douglas, Takanini