16 OCTOBER 1909, Page 19

[TO THR EDITOR OP TH2 "SPECTATOR. "] SIB, —May I point out

that, whatever truth there may be in the charming story in last week's Spectator—and it is doubt- less true—it has been delightfully illustrated and written by Miss Beatrix Potter in her charming fairy-tale, " Squirrel Nutldn " She uses the idea very charmingly.—I am, Sir, &c., LEWIS EDMUND CHOKE. United Arts Club, 10 St. James's Street, W.