Sir – I had to write and inform you how much my daughter and I enjoyed reading about Richard O. Smith’s niece in the always funny Oxford Examined column (Oxfordshire Limited Edition, December 6).

We must have read it together three times now and continue to laugh each time.

Can I please request that Missy comes to stay for another visit very soon.

I know that will cause chaos but surely an artist like Richard is prepared to suffer for his art?!

Rachel Jones, Oxford