Simple in plot and construction, ["The Parson's Nine"] is, nevertheless, delightfully readable. The author possesses to a remarkable degree John Galsworthy's ability for character delineation. Each child is a distinct personality who becomes more fascinating as he matures. There is a particularly fine study of the twins Baruch and Susannah….

"Wife to an Idealist," in The Christian Science Monitor (reprinted by permission from The Christian Science Monitor; © 1933 The Christian Science Publishing Society; all rights reserved), January 21, 1933, p. 5.