Yes, Madam.

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 494, 1 July 1932, Page 6

Yes, Madam.

Week-end Books

By

K. R. G. Browne.

IT R.G. was born in London in 1895; he entered the Navy in 1913, but left the

service on account of ill-health in 1914. When the war broke out K.R.G. went to France and ,saw considerable service at the front, and was gassed in 1917. It was in 1918 that he commenced to write for “ Punch ” and other periodicals, but it was 1925 before he wrote his first novel, “ Following Ann,” and from that date he has been famous as a humorist, having few equals. It is not surprising, therefore, to fina that his new book, “ Yes, Madam,” is a typical K.R.G. story, full of bright incidents, and crammed with fun. Sally Galt learns that her uncle Theo has left rather a singular will; the whole of his huge fortune is left equally between Sally and his ward, William Quinton, approximately eighty thotisand pounds each. Certain conditions, of course, are imposed. Sally’ must be prepared to work as a domestic servant for a period of two months, and the same condition applies to Bill Quinton. Should they be discharged for any reason whatever, half the money goes to Hugh Tolliver. Well, here beginneth the fun. Sally and Bill, unacquainted with each other, assume the names of Sarah Grant and Bill Quimby, and are placed in service with a Mr Albert Peabody, a retired button manufacturer; Sally as maid, Bill as chauffeur-valet. Hugh Tolliver, understanding the position, and needing cash, endeavours to get the two servants dismissed, and thereby hangs the story. Here is a riot of fun; it should on no account be missed by those requiring a good tonic, and it will chase all gloom away.