18 JULY 1903, Page 23

Woe Moxgreegor. By J. J. Bell. (Grant Richards. Is. net.)—

This little book, the success of which, as our readers doubtless know, has been yew great indeed, is yet another reminder that for the homelier, more intimate humour we must go North of the Tweed. The central figure is a, little Glasgow boy of humble parentage, gifted with more than. the common share of Glasgow inquisitiveness and adaptability to circumstances. He is the interrogation-mark personified. Wee Macgreegor has no excitements, no romance, no graces of style; it has won its way through countless editions by sheer force of fidelity to fact, and its author's very charming understanding of human nature.