Friendly smoke signals

JOAN LOMBARD,

JOAN LOMBARD,

Madam, - Recently I was enjoying a cup of coffee and cigarette in a local coffee shop when I was joined at my table by an elderly lady. She explained that she lived on her own and sometimes felt like a chat. "Even though I don't smoke myself, I like to sit by people who do," she said. "Smokers are much friendlier."

At least someone has a good opinion of us! - Yours, etc.,

JOAN LOMBARD,

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Redesdale Road,

Mount Merrion,

Co Dublin.