The Archive · 1925

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In "Our Modern Youth," Mr. Desmond Coke's most enlivening and provocative jests are extended perhaps a trifle too long on one ote; but they are always entertain ing Presumably it is the influence of Aridtophanes which keeps. 30 many. schoolmasters crusted Conservatives; it is a pity that Mr. Coke yields quite so much to his foveieal imp. He writes very good Taree, and we enjoy it: but he can write excellent comedy, and there: is not quite enough of it in this Story of Dr. Boniface's experiment.

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