Life — December 29, 1904 — page 8: what you’re looking at

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Indeed, it may be said that the work of these writers pales before it. The word painting in this book is so ex- quisite, the imagery is so beautifully rendered, the atmosphere of it all is so enchanting, that even before we have gotten half through the second chapter, we are filled with admiration and wonder at the author's marvelous powers. For NovELS oF Onvious INFERIORITY Tuat No Ox Woutp Ever DREAM OF READING. ‘The reverential awe with which Mr. Flub- dub has approached his subject, and his little less than wonderful mastery of the early Christian epoch, lead us to remark that there is no book of the week which can even re- motely approach this in melodramatic interest, in powerful, compelling and absorbing magni- tude, and in breadth and largeness of concep- tion ‘This book fairly revels in the most delicate humor. It must not be supposed, hon that true sentiment is lacking. 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This book is a masterpiece. For ALMost Axy Kixp oF Book THat WE Have To Enpure. A brilliant conception, Bristling with delicious wit, The author's genius is too well known to emphasize. His book is the full fruition of his mature powers. In this enthralling and consummate volume, the reader is carried from page to paz eich breathless interest and lays it down with a Kenuine sigh of regret and wonaer at the author's exquisite art. This book, although only out two weeks, has already taken rank asa classic. It is read with feverish excitement, and the reader hangs on every line with passionate intensity. A truly sumptuous volume. In freshness and dexterity of utterance and in inexhaustible originality Miss Jabber has no equal. 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LOOKER.-ON in Hades was once standing, in a secluded corner, when he saw a vast number of women approaching over the pavement of good intentions, Their heads were bent, their eyes penetrated every shadowy nook, and their moans filled the air. “Alas, poor shades,” said the on- looker. ** What do you?” ‘* We seek eternally,’ one answered. “Tt is our doom."" “But what seek you?" he queried. ‘* A lost love?" ‘* Nay,’ she shook her head. **Perchance, your wasted moments?" “Ah, no,” lifting ful eyes to his, “We belong to the army of women who were always losing their jewels onearth, That poor soul,” indicating one beside her, ‘*left a $25,000 necklace on a restaurant table; and that one, while washing her hands in a railway station, laid $10,000 worth of rings on the wash-stand ; and this shade left a bag containing $40,000 worth of gems on the seat of a cab; and this one neglected to remove $75,000 worth of tiaras and collars and ropes from her berth in a sleeping-car ; and—" Her voice trailed into silence as she was swept onward by the wailing crowd. ars. 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