A reader exactly on my wavelength:

“Mr. Derbyshire—Paris would have been hard pressed to decide between the

following, if offered:

“Many fair and strong power tools from Juno;

“Success in all projects, all corners square and all studs plumb from

Minerva;

“A 1200 B.C. calendar with Helen modeling the latest in mallets and chisels,

from Venus.”

Now THAT would be worth Peter Paul Rubens’ attention!