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THE MERE -lavism. By B. Bergson Spiro. (Gollanez. 7s. 6d.)—The

four parts of this second-by-second chronicle, Breakfast Time, Lunch Time, Tea Time, and Dinner Time, are positively cluttered with sensations rather than thoughts. Miss Spiro is stupendously perceptive, and her book is promis- ing as well as annoying.