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Salient. An Organ of Student Opinion at Victoria University College, Wellington N.Z. Vol. 21, No. 5. May 6, 1958

[Letter from Fallen Angel to Salient Vol. 21, No. 5. May 6, 1958]

The Editor:

Sir,—Mr. Bollinger's numerous attempts, in the past decade or so, to reduce any rational dispute to the level of facetious remarks and expressions of childish innocence do seem to suggest that he is possessed of a delightfully simple nature and consequently incapable of condescending to the level of rationality and coherence. I shall do Mr. Bollinger the service of giving him the benefit of the doubt. Leaving aside, the possibility of Mr. Bollinger being a simpleton after all, we are left with only the possibility that he possesses that simplicity of mind that usually comes only after long periods of self-denial, deep spirituality, and mystical experience. One can almost visualise the look of innocence, those hands clasped in prayer, and that glowing halo that adorn the saintly figure of Mr. Bollinger. In a spirit of deep humility I bow to Mr. Bollinger's greater sanctity and ascetic virtue.

—"Fallen Angel."