Once again we are asking the
wrong questions but this is an
empire in steep decline and we
need to work together. These
creatures are poor candidates
for a life in captivity but we
mustn’t simplify the problem
and all bets are off. “He was
willing to believe anything,” she
said. Where is the circumstantial
evidence? “What we need are
detailed, precise and regular
observations,” he said. There’s
no longer any doubt this is a fake.
Steve Spence
Illustration: Rupert Loydell