The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-17

myself.
Miss RAcHEL-And win take that threatened
nap.
NEW BRIC.A.BRAC VOLUME.
The DooroR-Mr Stoddard has had a delicate
task IN boiling down three volumes OF Greville
Memoirs to one OF Scribner, Armstrong Co.'s
"Brc.a- Bracn volumes. But he has done 1T we'll
Acting on the suggestion OF the HERALD, no doubt
all the rather tiresome political talk has been
welded out, and the reader may begin at the nrst
page and read TO the las. without skipping.
The PROFESSOR Uhe Doctors chum at college
and intimate friend OF the famiy)-I have read
nothing in a long time as interesting as this vol
ume and am not surprised that 1t created such
sensation In England where the dranlatts per-
son9 are so much better known than they are
here. Some of these persons were living when we
were boys, Doctor IL makes me ieel very old 70
be able to recollect so far back.
Miss RAcHEL-It seems to me that il had been .
man, with Greville's surroundings and opportunt
ties would not have escaped being great SO clev-
erly as ne did.
The DocroR-Grevile was no politician, at least
he took no active part In politics. he hung upon
the outer edge Of public life and surveyed tho
strifes and troubles OF those above him and no
doubt congratulated himself upon being out OF tho
contest. l imagine that he was an easy-going
sort OF man who believed In letting well enough
alone.
MISS RAcHEL-He has drawn the line between
the TOO matLer-offact and the too gOssiping with
much SKILL 1t Is surprising that man who spent
much time at two such courts as those Of George
w. and william Nv. does not season his journal
with more small talk and scandal 1t would have
been very jolly II this diary was published up to
the time he laid down the pen.
FRED-That would have made Rome FOWL, as no
is chronic grumbler and spares no one.
The PROFRssoR-I think that Mr. Greville was
often very much Disguised with his associates.
and would have been glad to have cut the lot had
they not become part Of his lie. With all bis
growing he seldom, comes out nati0oted with an
expression Of opinion. He tells what others say,
snrugs his shoulders and insnuates.
The DOCTOR-Greville paints strong portrait
with lew pen strokes. l have gotten better
idea OF Engand's three last rulers from this book
than ever had before.
FELIcIA-I always knew that George ~. was an
odious wretch. but did not realize how small as
well as bad he was until read this book.
FRED-It strikes me that the Duchess OF YORK
was q very strange woman. The idea OF lady
allowing her guests to pay for her portrait not to
mention the bad taste OF keeping forty dogs, be.
sides parrots tor her personal qualification.
Miss RACHEL-One does not get very exalted
idea OF royalty and the nobility from this book. l
think the commOners were much more Interesting
than the arlstocracy. Fortunately times have
changed since Mr.. Grevile began writing, although
but lew years ago.
FRED-He Is rather severe on the 'gentle Irving"
says ne wants sprigotliness and more refined
manners" One has to 90 from home to learn the
truth about One's friends.
Miss RACHEL-What miserable man was Byron
with all his talents. Nothing ever reconclled him
to that lame foot which was to him sucn de.
formity while others scarcely noticed 1t. He had
no idea OF enjoyment says Greville. "all with
him was riot and debauchery and rage and des.
pair"
The DoCToR-Georre ". is the only man ever
heard OF who was not spoken OF kindly after mis-
death. He was scarcely cold before the press had
all his vices, io!lies and mlsdeeds laid bare before
the public 1t was only by contrast that William
w. was tolerable This latter monarch Is one OF
the bad persons Grsville speaks hts mind about,
and be does not hesitate to call him an ass.
FKED-If HIS Royal Hghness had not have been
half cracked, his going about the city inoo0.
would not have been q pad idea; as 1t was IL
proved very disastrous.
Miss RAcHEL-Greve's opinion OF the Duke of
Wellington is quite like mine. He does not rank
him among the gods
FELIcIA-Do you see what he says about Ellen
Tree who used to be such ravorire in this coun-
tryf That she gave promise or greatness In her
.Iost her good looks and became q tiresome, SEQ.
ond rate actress"
FRED-1he friendship between the French King
Louis XVIII. and Nine. du Cayla was rather
peculiar.
MISS RAcHEL-Yes; it is the only case Of purely
platonc affection tnat is recorded IN the annals OF
the French Kings imagine.
The DoCToR-Tney had rare times at that Hol.
land House. wit and wisdom were the daily food
OF its inmates and their guests.
Felicia wonder II all the sayings and doing
OF the people who visited the Cary sis ers and o
those who now frequent the drawing rooms Of
some OF our ltterdteurs would not make an inter-
estng Bric-a. Brac volume?
Miss RAcHEL-Mrs. k. the mother OF the
distinguished Miss K, keeps a record Of all
the witty and wise sayings OF her many clever
visitors. She showed me the book once and 1t
was very amusing. fear, however, that want oil
time Will prevent her keeping 1t up.
FELICIA-Victoria showed great deal Of dignity
in taking the royal sceptre. She was sucn shy
thing that the lords and lauies must have been
surprised when she began her career with 30
much spirit, showing better appreciation OF her
responsibilities than either George or William.
LOST FOR LOVE-
FELICIA-Don't You think that Miss Braddon 10
improvingi Here is her last novel, "Lost LOT
Love- tharpeT a. brOS.), WHICH uds uouo VI suoso
sensational qualities that are attributed to ii
author
Miss RACHEI-"Lost for Love" is a very good
story; but don't exactly how the title applies.
s.Saved by Love" would be more ike 1t. The plot 10
sklfully worked out ana the character drawing Is
excellent. l am surprised as well Us pleased to
notice this change in Miss Braddon's STYLE
FELICIA-How much dislike d man ike DR.. Oil.
ntl-cold selfish and unlovabe generally. He
is just the sort OF man who picks out sweet,
pretty young girl for his wife, and then goes
scowling through the world because she refuses
him. or course Flora fell IN love with Walter
Leyburne at first sight. His long, light hair, velvet
coat and sunny SMILE not to mention the port
folio of sketches, won her over at once. How
much more winning were his open-hearted, frank
manners than the Doctors sour face and mo.
roseness.
MISS RACHEI-FlOra was not the right one for