_Gulliver the Great_ is told in an interestingly suggestive manner, every part of the story being rich with hints on which our imaginations build. The pleasant calm of the setting adds much to the effect. The man’s character is emphasized from the start, making the story he tells have full meaning. The story is dramatic, but its power rests far more on sympathy than on events. The art of the story is in the clever way in which the almost human soul of the dog is revealed, acting upon the soul of the man. Walter A. Dyer was born in Massachusetts in 1878. Since his graduation from Amherst College in 1900 he has been engaged in editorial and other literary work. His natural fondness for dogs has led to such books as _Pierrot: Dog of Belgium_, and _Gulliver the Great_. =Early Victorian comforts.= The comforts characteristic of the first part of the reign of Queen Victoria of England, before city life and commercial life were highly developed. =Mr. Pickwick.= The humorous hero of Charles Dickens’ famous novel, _Pickwick Papers_. =James G. Blaine.= An American statesman, 1830-1893. He held many high offices, and was once candidate for the Presidency. =Simplicissimus.= A humorous and satirical German periodical. =Brunos.= From the Latin “brunus”—brown. A name frequently given to dogs. =Moros.= The Malay inhabitants of certain islands of the Philippines. =Great Dane.= A type of dog noted for great size and graceful build. =Vohl’s Vulcan.= A famous dog. =Wurtemburg breed.= A well-known breed of dogs. =Mauna Loa.= A noted Hawaiian volcano nearly 14,000 feet in height. =Bulls of Bashan.= _The Bible_ makes frequent mention of the bulls of Bashan, a section of Palestine east of the valley of the Jordan. SONNY’S SCHOOLIN’ By RUTH McENERY STUART Laughter is a legitimate part of life, especially when it clarifies the mind. The short story has seized upon all the elements of humor and made them its own, especially the anecdote. Some writers have used whimsical humor to give relief from sombre tales, or have told stories lightly and fancifully humorous, like several in this book. Others have written with broader effects. Every one of the many types of humorous story is good.—the unusual situation, the surprising climax, the fantastic character, the utter absurdity,—but every type must follow the dictates of good taste. Humor need never be coarse, or vulgar, or in any way aimed at personal satire. It may criticize, but it must do so with friendly good will.