s. 6d.

A story showing, by the narrative of the vicissitudes and
struggles of a family which has "come down in the world", and of
the brave endeavours of its two younger members, how the
pressure of adversity is mitigated by domestic affection, mutual
confidence, and hopeful honest effort.

"A pretty story, and well told. The plot is cleverly
constructed, and the moral is excellent."--_Athenaeum._

ANNE BEALE

The Heiress of Courtleroy. With 8 full-page Illustrations by T. C. H.
CASTLE. 5s.

Mimica, the heroine, comes to England as an orphan, and is
coldly received by her uncle. The girl has a brave nature,
however, and succeeds in saving the estate from ruin and in
reclaiming her uncle from the misanthropical disregard of his
duties as a landlord.

"One of the very best of girl's books we have
seen."--_Sheffield Telegraph._

SARAH TYTLER

A Loyal Little Maid. With 4 page Illustrations by PAUL HARDY. 2s. 6d.

This pretty story is founded on a romantic episode of Mar's
rebellion. A little girl has information which concerns the
safety of her father in hiding, and this she firmly refuses to
divulge to a king's officer. She is lodged in the Tolbooth,
where she finds a boy champion, whom in future years she rescues
in Paris from the _lettre de cachet_ which would bury him in the
Bastille.

"Has evidently been a pleasure to write, and makes very
enjoyable reading."--_Literature._

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[Illustration: _From THE FAIRCLOUGH FAMILY_
BY MRS. HENRY CLARKE (See page 24)]

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GERALDINE MOCKLER

The Four Miss Whittingtons: A Story for Girls. With 8 full-page
Illustrations by CHARLES M. SHELDON. 5s.

This story tells how four sisters, left alone in the world, went
to London to seek their fortunes. They had between them L400,
and this they resolved to spend on training themselves for the
different careers for which they were severally most fitted. On
their limited means this was hard work, but their courageous
experiment was on the whole very successful.

"A story of endeavour, industry, and independence of
spirit."--_World._

ALICE STRONACH

A Newnham Friendship. With 6 full-page Illustrations by HAROLD COPPING.
3s. 6d.

A sympathetic description of life at Newnham College. After the
tripos excitements, some of the students leave their dream-world
of study and