Heart Repose. A Dramatic Poem. In Three Acts. By Mary -
Catherine Irvine. (Simpkin and Marshall.)—We must admit, though it is with sorrow, that this dramatic poem is tedious where it is meant to be touching, and comic where it is meant to be serious. There is not,. to the best of our belief, a single incident in it, and the sketches of character are apt to be very twaddling. Here are a few lines for a
sample :- We can in this, as in most other things, Trust to the voluntary principle, Which, as triumphantly by Mister Baines Is proved, already has great wonders done, And with fair play far greater might achieve.
The Government indeed may harmlessly, Nay, with the best results, make a demand From candidates for public offices, Of every sort o'er which it has control, For fitting knowledge and ability, But the supply they then might leave alone.
And we may do the same with Heart Repose, in spite of this eulogy of
competitive examinations.
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