IT seems John Blunt has changed his tune about Mrs Mary Stanton's capachin monkey, Joey (LET, August 23). I wonder why.

I think separating them will be very cruel after all the years they have been together.

Mrs Stanton will be broken-hearted and I am sure poor Joe would die.

I hope the magistrates look kindly on them both.

There has never been any trouble caused to anyone by the monkey and I am sure Mrs Stanton's neighbours know better than anyone else -- which is why they are standing by her in her trouble.

S BUTTERWORTH (Mrs), Rook Street, Nelson.