When Mr.Leacock's literal translation of Homer, on p.

193, met my eye, a howl of mirth broke from me.

I also forgot myself over the interview with the photographer.

As for the sketch which gives its title, to the book, it is the last word in polished satire.

The present volume is Mr.Leacock at his best." _Spectator._--"Beneficent contributions to the gaiety of nations.
The longest and best thing in the book is the delightful burlesque of a modern problem play.