23 JUNE 1984, Page 42

Co mpet ition

No. 1326: Studied irreverence

Set by Jaspistos:

'Full fathom five thy father lies: His aqualung was the wrong size.'

You are invited to 'improve' other well- known single lines or couplets in a similar spirit of fun (please quote source of 'well- known' line or lines). Entries to 'Competi- tion No. 1326' by 6 July.