b'The art of drafting Sir Norman Cowper was ahead of his time in promoting standards and everyone was encouraged to maintain and the use of plain English. He had a talent for succinct languageenhance those standards by studying and practising the both in speech and writing. According to former partner Alandrafting art with zeal and care. His book is still read with Loxton, Cowper never used five words when one would do,delight and interest.and he encouraged everyone in the firm to do the same. The partners of Arthur Robinson & Co were equallyUnder Cowper, Allen Allen & Hemsley became known forfastidious when it came to plain English. A particular pet being meticulous. He shared his techniques for writingpeeve of partner John Harper was use of the words please with clarity, brevity and directness in a book he wrote infind enclosed. Harper was known to enquire of articled 1966 on the art of drafting. In his words, There is nothingclerks: Are we asking the client to engage in a treasure hunt?so calculated to aid the understanding of a proposition as to set it down on paper in precise language. He espoused high Sir Norman Cowpers book on drafting.132'