The bug that failed to bite

Two strangers meet through the Spectator column, ‘The Love Bug’ and simultaneously write to each other indicating that future meetings are not on

Dear Dawn,

It was charming to meet a fellow enthusiast with a passion for ‘stars’. Your encyclopaedic knowledge of celebrities was laudable as was your desire to become one. No doubt your name, being associated with Venus (the morning star – not Williams) will help. Having discovered the by Ldn you meant Llansadwrn, I fear that regular journeys from Sussex to Anglesey would be too much at my age. Best follow our different stars.

Patrick

Dear Patrick,

What a card you are! All that talk about red giants, rockets, black holes and galactic explosions. I saw the twinkle in your eyes! Sadly I mistook young at heart for someone younger. I pictured a Jennifer Aniston/Vince Vaughn-type set-up. Sorry to disappoint you. Good luck with the new telescope. Don’t point it anywhere naughty will you! Cheers,

Dawn.

PS. Have you ever thought of buying a new jacket?