19 APRIL 1930, Page 33

It is so unusual to find a writer whose actions

are is original as his ideas, and who has also a clear and graceful style, that Vagabonds and Puppets, by Mr. Walter W.ifirinsoh (Bles, 7s. 6d.), should have attracted wider notice than it has received:- - Mr. Wilkinson is a Punch and Judy man, who travelledlast year from London to Bath, and Wells, and then south to the New Forest. Out of his adventures on the road lie has made a book full of fresh air and pleasant faces and serenity and good sorie in short, Charm. Charming books are no't cOnnnon as clever' ones. This is both.