' Spot ': an Autobiography. (Houlston and Sons.)—There is a
certain humour in the description of the way in which Spot' is induced to relate his experiences. The experiences themselves are moderately good, though the writer, or we should rather say the interpreter, has interpolated something of his own. So sensible a dog, always minding his own business, would not have uttered such nonsense as the conversation which he describes himself as holding with an " orthodox " ram. It is only human beings who will intrude a pet theory or opinion into places where they are not in the least wanted.—Black Puppy, by Theodora C. Elmslie (Ward and Downey), is a "story for children," which will certainly amuse its little readers. " Black Puppy" at school is particularly good. So are sonic of the answers which the children give. " What is a nest-egg ? "—" The egg the old hen measures by." "What are the four seasons ?"—" Pepper, salt, mustard, vinegar." Possibly these are a little too good.
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