7 APRIL 1933, Page 6

Last week The Spectator reviewed a novel by Mr. Alan

Porter. It was a short review and I can quote it in full. Thus :

"'Have you over heard of the noble young parvenu who feels himself' unworthy of an even nobler girl, and who wins- through all sorts of tribulations to her rewarding kiss ? If not, read Mr. Porter's touching romance."

From the advertisement columns of a contemporary two days later : ALAN E. PORTER. A Man of Pride. 7s. 6d. net. " . . . read Mr. Porter's touching romance."--Spectator.

The dangers of irony once more, JANUS.