A chara, – Further to this topic ("A rude awakening", October 25th), I gave a small boy a lollipop, which he received with a joyful smile. But the teacher in me wasn't satisfied, so I asked "What's the magic word?" Quick as a flash he responded "Abracadabra". Fair enough! – Is mise,
ANNA WYN BRYAN,
Raheen, Limerick.