AT THIS time of financial crisis the words 'million' and 'billion' are in constant use.

Recently 'trillion' is often heard. Beyond that is I believe 'zillion'.

It is quite possible that in the not-too-distance future it may be necessary to go beyond that.

What then? May I suggest 'pillion', as it seems to me that we are all being taken for a ride.

JOHN HULSE

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