--The new bride and multibillionairess Lady Heather Mills Beatle McCartney, whilst the husband is singing for his supper in Japan, is doing personal appearances in Tokyo department stores for the clothing line she reps . . .

Since the war, migrant greylags have virtually deserted the Duddon estuary, so it is a source of great satisfaction that the WAGBI greylags have taken to roosting on the sands in mid-winter, flighting to and from the reserve.

Eddie Mars was behind Geiger, protecting him and using him for a cat's-paw.

All gladly drew round the table, and Mrs. Palmer's exhortation of Poor dears, do enjoy yourselves, was fulfilled, even to her own satisfaction.