...f the latter it is said: His rhythmic sense is subtle, and he often attains an aerial waywardness of melody which is of the very essence of the lyric gift. It also remarks most truly and sadly of Stedman that he is of those who have suffered the stress of the day. The critic adds: Just now we felt grateful to Mr. Aldrich for putting all this [that is, life's tragedies] away in order that the clari...