From Prebendary Christopher Tookey
Sir, - I am sure that I am one of many readers who learnt of the
death of Christopher Haffner (
Out of the Question, 2 August) with great sadness. His answers
to questions on a wide range of subjects were both erudite and
helpful, and always very readable; his arguments persuasive without
being partisan.
His frequency of reply to questions might have tempted an editor
to choose other (perhaps less able) contributors to add variety,
but how commendably, if that was a temptation, was it resisted.
Thank you for promising an obituary. It is well deserved, and
will help to express the thanks of those who have benefited from
his wisdom over the years, besides telling us something more about
Mr Haffner himself than we have gleaned from his contributions.
CHRISTOPHER TOOKEY
47 Drake Road, Wells
Somerset BA5 3LE
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