The plot is a thin one, but
smoothly and brightly unfolded. Unhappily Miss MILLER lacks the
gift of delicate satire and the sense of humour that the society
novel above all others seems to require. With a lighter and less
matter-of-fact treatment one would accept more easily the overdrawing
of her rather impossible felines.
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[Illustration: _Man in the Air_. "ANOTHER OF THESE BEASTLY PIVOTAL
MEN!"]
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"Sir Charles Sykes, Director of Wood Production, has conferred
with representatives of each section of the tailoring trade,
with a view to simplifying the regulations and making possible
a larger output of Standard suits."--_Daily Paper_.
We look forward to the part that this new clothing will play in the
general scheme of afforestation.
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"A lady visiting the town complained that she went to a
licensed house and asked to be served with tea. She alleged
that the licensee was very rude to her, and refused to grant
her request. He [the Superintendent of Police] desired
to point out to license holders that they were bound to
provide proper accommodation and refreshment for man and
beast."--_West-Country Paper_.
And we desire to point out to the Superintendent that that is not the
proper way to refer to a lady.
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