opinions of one of them with much interest. I am sure of a careful and
appreciative estimate of a book from his point of view. His one fault
appears to be that he sees everything from one perspective, and does
not realize that the same thing may strike other intelligent people
very differently. But he's a fixed and certain quantity, and a good
point to measure from. I like him because he is so sincere. He sits
down to a book as a true scientist does to a phase of nature, to
really learn what there is in it, and not merely to display a little
learning, sarcasm, or smartness. I always feel sure that I know
something about a book after reading one of his reviews, and also
whether I could afford to spend a part of my limited time in reading
it."

"I have singled out the same reviewer, and think your estimate
correct. On another occasion, when we have more time, I am going to
ask how you like the musical critic's opinions; for on that subject
you would be at home."

"What makes you think so?"

"Miss Yocomb told me that you taught music in the city, and music is
about the only form of recreation for which I have taken time in my
busy life. There are many things concerning the musical tendencies of
the day that I would like to ask you about. But I hear the clatter of
the supper dishes. What do you think of the editorial page, and its
moral tendencies? That is a good Sunday theme."

"There is evidence of much ability, but there is a lack of earnestness
and definite purpose. The paper is newsy and bright, and, in the main,
wholesome. It reflects public opinion fairly and honestly, but does