The first part of this book “consists of pleasant little essays of a Lamblike gentleness and humor, but the best of the book is the second part, ‘Life’s little difficulties,’ in which by means of life-like letters the tiny social tragedies of small places are told with exquisite dexterity and good nature.” (Ind.)
“Mr. Lucas is a pretty humorist, and in this dainty volume he shows, very prettily, the variety of his range.”
| + | Ath. 1907, 2: 334. S. 21. 290w. |
“A most delightful book.”
| + | Ind. 63: 1317. N. 28, ’07. 60w. |
“Mr. Lucas knows how to write trifles with something much better than dignity; with a cheerful communicativeness and transparent candour that make every reader his warm friend.”
| + | Lond. Times. 6: 300. O. 4, ’07. 820w. |
“The informality, intimacy, unaffected humor, of these unpretentious papers make them delightful reading.”
| + | Outlook. 87: 767. D. 7, ’07. 240w. |