Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-22

became much impressed WIFI Tue lueit
that Mr.. EggleSton'S opinion Of book
would be valuable. She would have
been delighted to have his views with
regard TO her novel, but was too mod
est as we'll as too well bred to ask
them. Whether Mr.. Eggleston did not
know that she was the author OF
"Adrienne" or had not read it, he did
not mention it. After both had passed
one of those delightful evenings that
occur from meeting a congenial COM
panion Eggleston, having asked per-
mission to call, took his departure.
"Who is that gentleman just going
out Of the door," asked Miss Cloverlce
of friend.
"AIr. Egglcston. He's on the staff OF
the Analytical Review. He writes the
criticisms"
Miss Cloverlce's heart sank. Now
for the first time she began to feel that
her novel was really without value.
Mr.. Eggleston called. lie was still
ignorant of the fact that Miss Glover
lee was the author of book he had
stabbed with the mercileSs point of
pen. Miss Cloverlcc bore him no NAL
ice. Indeed, she regarded his uncon-
scious criticism Of great value. How
ever, she was not disposed to give up
her advantage over her critic.
"What is your opinion" was one or
her first questions, "of the literary crit
icisms that appear in the periodicals"
Rot" replied Mr.. Eggleston.
Miss Clovcrlcc was taken, as a sail
or would say, flat aback." Then she
remembered that one Of such profess
sion might protect himself against dis
putes with authors by just such
statement.
"Why do you think 500" she asked.
"Thats rather a difficult question to
answer; it involves so much. But l
will say, first, that different books ap-
peal to different people, the critics as
we'll as the laity; secondly, the critics
are so loaded down with work that an
author cannot be sure that his indiyid-
ual book will receive proper attention.
These two statements are simply heads
upon which could write pages"
"You seem familiar with the sub
ject."
81 should be; write criticisms"
"Iave you ever written a criticism
on novel called 'Adrienne' by She
pretended to have forgotten the name.
81 can't help you to the author. l
don't remember that, since l have so
many books to criticise, but l remember
the story very well. The style was de-
lightful, the ideas fresh, depth of
feeling
Miss Clovcrlcc burst out laughing.
Her companion looked disconnected.
"Mr. Egglcston," she said, when she
had controlled her mirth, "in your crit
icism of this book in the Analytical
Review you referred to the authors
love experiences as attachments be-
tween schoolboys and schoolgirls. |
happened to read it,
Miss Cloverlee," he said after Il
pause, "my explanation must be conf
DENTAL"
"Certainly."
"The Analytical Review has a liter
airy policy. I am instructed to con-
denim everything. Once in awhile the
| editor hands me q dry as dust novel
in which the characters are supposed
to work out certain philosophic princi-
pies that exist only in the authors be-
clouded brain. Having taken brief
course Of philosophy in Germany.
| am enabled TO discuss the book with
| apparent wisdom. The criticism pleasCS
| those people who admire depth they
haven't themselves and sells the Re-
view. while the condemnation of al!
other productions fixes its high literary
standard" Mr.. EggleSton paused, then
added. My excuse is that | am carry
ing out the orders Of others
Miss Clovcrec pondered for awhil"
in silence. Mr.. Eggleston proceeded:
81 do not intend to remain long in a
position where am obliged to carry
out q policy which l contemn. l am
temporarily using my salary for sup
port while studying my profession, tic
law"
Miss Cloverlce's expression changed.
She looked up at AIR. Eggleston with
smile.
"Why have you been interested in
the criticism% he asked.
Because l am the author Of 'Adri-
enne.'"
In order to encourage Mr.. EgSleston
Miss Cloverlee put him in the way OF
marrying an hciress. The lady was
scribbler and became successful one.
She was Miss Cloverlee.
DESSIE MAID WILRCR.