In a leading article we have considered Mr. Lloyd George's
moving account of his " little place down in Surrey," Those, however, who wish to be reassured as to whether " the little place " is really comfort- able enough for the ex-Premier should look at the fascinating account of it in last Saturday's Country Life (November 4th). It is a. most attractive piece of country architecture, and does the greatest credit to the skill and ingenuity of the architect. All the newest resources in the art of building have been invoked to produce comfort and also beauty and charm. The pictures of the grounds with the enchanting " Look- ing from the North-West Loggia over the Devil's Jumps " ; and the even more delightful " Upper Pond; with wooded slope to the house on the Ieft," make one feel that there could not be a more perfect retreat for a tired statesman, capable of appreciating and enjoying the amenities of modern life at their best. How Cicero would have envied the owner of " the Upper Pond " !
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