Swinging From Treetops

Re Liz Smith’s column “Was Telling This Tale Necessary?” (Aug. 11): What do you suppose would prompt a matronly ex-movie star to write a biography in which she denigrates a former lover?

Esther Williams, whose acting abilities always remained in the pool, has obviously been in denial all these years regarding her dalliance with Jeff Chandler. Having known Jeff quite well, I am sure he felt that there should be a slight touch of femininity in their relationship.

Jeff had a great sense of humor. He was probably just trying to say, in his humorous way, “You Tarzan, me Jane!”

ZACHARY A. CHARLES

Burbank