"He was one of the most lovable characters I have ever had the good fortune to encounter," says Sir Arthur Pinero, recalling these occasions.

"In what special quality or qualities lay the secret of his charm and influence?
Surely in his simplicity and transparent honesty, and in the possession of a disposition which, without the smallest loss of dignity, was responsive and affectionate.

Distinguished American Ambassadors will come and go, and will in their turn win esteem and admiration.

But none, I venture to say, will efface the recollection of Walter Page from the minds of those who were privileged to gain his friendship." One aspect of Page that remains fixed in the memory of his associates is his unwearied industry with the pen.

His official communications and his ordinary correspondence Page dictated; but his personal letters he wrote with his own hand.