SOME BOOKS OF THE WEEK.
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then went to Gutach, in the Schwarzwald, and afterwards to Wertheim, where she remained till the beginning of October, when she was allowed to retnrn borne. This little book describes in interesting detail the life led by the small colony of British visitors, kept under surveillance at the famous Spa, during those eventful weeks. It is refreshing to find that Miss Littlefair has no tales to tell of German brutality, but on the contrary has much to say of German kindliness and
consideration. "A.oh, it is terrible," said a shopwoman to two of the English ladies one day. " We never Wanted this war, and I am sure you did not either. You and I are not enemies; it is ridiculous. Let us shake hands to show we are friends— yes During the dark days after Mona a certain amount of
jeering had to be endured from soldiers at one of the hospitals, but Miss •Littlefair tolls us:--; "
" One lady returning that way to her pension unexpectedly deprived them of the pleasure, for as she passed the ' Honie' she adopted a joyful and triumphant gait, tripped gaily by, even trilling a little song, and with every appearance of delight waved a newspaper to her friends, who had all rushed down to the gate at the sight of her, fondly imagining from her conduct—and very naturally; poor things I—that there was cause for British rejoicing."
It is a small incident, perhaps,' but we do not think any Englishman could read of it without a thrill'of pride.
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