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The characters in this story, adapted from the play, are a degenerate head of the house of Kerhill, the mother whose whole aim in life is to preserve intact the honor and dignity of her house, Jim Wynnegate, cousin to the Earl of Kerhill, and Diana, the latter’s wife. The scenes shift from London to the plains of western America, whither Jim goes to serve out a term of self-imposed exile, having assumed his cousin’s guilt of theft to save the Kerhill honor. The dramatic element predominates in love scenes, wild-west quarrels, and in the tragedy of devotion.
“A pretty story, rapid in action, with some bright dialogue, but crudely written.”
| + − | A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 77. Mr. ’07. |
“The story is here told with spirit, and the narrative is full of variety and interest.”
| + | Lit. D. 34: 217. F. 9, ’07. 120w. |
“People who have been unable to see the play may find the book not devoid of the appeal which kept the drama on Broadway for almost an entire season.”
| + | N. Y. Times. 12: 8. Ja. 5, ’07. 400w. |
Favorite fairy tales; the childhood choice of representative men and women, illustrated by Peter Newell. **$3. Harper.