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ndergoes during his life-time, her search for other relatives, her rather uncongenial abode with them, her return to her early home to acquire her uncle's estate, and thus to enjoy a useful and happy life, form a most interesting narrative of a girl whose ruggedness and simplicity of character must appeal to the admiration of all readers. _Dorothy Day_ _By Julie M. Lippmann_ _Illustrated by Ida Waugh_ This is a most interesting story of a bright and spirited young girl whose widowed mother re-marries. The impulsive girl chafes under the new relationship, being unwilling to share with another the bounteous love of her mother which she had learned to claim wholly for her own. By the exercise of great tact and kindness, the obdurate Dorothy is at last won over, and becomes a most estimable girl. _Miss Wildfire_ _By Julie M. Lippmann_ _Illustrated by Ida Waugh_ The story of a governess' attempt to win the love and confidence of her ward, who, owing to a lack of early restraint, is inclined to be somewhat of a hoyden. The development of the girl's character and her eventual victory over her turbulent disposition combine to form a story of unusual merit and one which will hold its reader's eager attention throughout. "A story of girls for girls that teaches a moral without labeling or tagging it at the end."--_Western Christian Advocate_, Cincinnati, O. _An Odd Little Lass_ _By Jessie E. Wright_ _Illustrated by Ida Waugh_ This is a story of the regeneration of a little street waif. She begins life in a lowly court of a large city. Her adventures are numerous, and often quite exciting. After a time she is transplanted to the country, where after many thrilling experiences she eventually grows into a useful and lovable young woman. The story is pleasantly told, and abounds in interesting incident. "The story is an intensely interesting one, and abounds in pleasing and unique situations."--_Religious Telescope_, Dayton, O. _Two Wyoming Girls_ _By Mrs. Carrie L. Marshall_ _Illustrated by Ida Waugh_ Two girls, thrown upon their own resources, are obliged to "prove up" their homestead claim. This would be no very serious matter were it not for the persecution of an unscrupulous neighbor, who wishes to appropriate the property to his own use. The girls endure many privations, have a number of thrilling adventures, but finally secure their claim and are generally well re
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