+ Acad. 70: 136. F. 10, ’06. 900w.
“Mrs. Lane’s style is admirably suited to the racy and ephemeral matter which these papers contain, and she treats each topic with such freshness and originality that the book is as entertaining as it is suggestive.”
+ Ath. 1906, 1: 197. F. 17. 220w.
“Spontaneous wit united with keen judgment makes this volume a delightful one.”
+ Critic. 48: 470. My. ’06. 200w. + Dial. 40: 200. Mr. 16, ’06. 400w.
“In ‘The champagne standard’ Mrs. John Lane has carried the art of prattle (on paper) to a point of rare perfection.”
+ Lond. Times. 5: 54. F. 16, ’06. 450w.
“The volume is delightful and contains many things to laugh over—and afterwards to think over seriously.”
+ N. Y. Times. 11: 149. Mr. 10, ’06. 870w.
“Mrs. Lane’s papers are light, agreeable fare for those who want to know about certain sections of society, their follies and trifles, and her book was made to be read.”