Madam, - I had often wondered what exactly it is that an ambassador does to earn his daily crust. Thanks to a recent report in your newspaper I now know. An ambassador importunes a sovereign government on behalf of the chewing-gum industry. How bizarre.
Meanwhile, our streets become daily more sticky and dirty. Ah well, it could be worse. At least we have no oil or bananas in Ireland. - Yours, etc.,
DERMOT O'SHEA, Meadow Grove, Churchtown, Dublin 16.