Child’s play: blame it all on the dog | Brief letters

Baby lies | Fuel price fairness | Gut feelings | Fifa fiasco | Human connection | Cooking instructions When gently asked about a pen scribble in a picture book “Goodness, I wonder who did that? ”, 27-month-old Emily confidently retorted “Nancy! ” – our miniature dachshund ( Little liars: babies younger than one practise deceit, study suggests, 16 March ).