clever and musing, with that aptness of phrase, readiness and
decision of character we associate with our little Cousins across the water. The story °pent with some most entertaining fooling which keeps the reader and the respective households of the "foot" twins on tie qtti vie& Here in England we feel a sensation of relief when the day draws to its close and the children begin to tire, and we can sympathise with the American parent when his strenuous offspring abate nothing of their enthusiasm, and night alone brings rest. Part of Miss Timlow's narrative skill is shown in bringing the grown-up folks sufficiently into focus for us to appreciate their individuality, though not enough to displace the children from their pride of place. Dot and Algie very nearly rule their families, but not quite, and this makes all the difference, and conveys a most excellent moral. They are American children, but not aggressive. We fancy those who understand young folk will follow this amusing story with unflagging interest, and long remember the picture of Algie climbing the crimson rambler to lay some offering on the window-sill of his little playmate. It is with real regret that one parts from the April twins.
Previous page
