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mercies? none for the joy of this man who was his brother? Across the murmur of the river he spoke words so familiar that they came to clothe the thought-- "We do give Thee most humble and hearty thanks for all Thy goodness and--loving kindness--to us--and to _all men_." And although, as he said them, his hand was clenched so that his fingers cut the palm, yet, because he gave thanks, Robert Trenholme was nearer than he knew to being a holy man. THE END. THE ONE GOOD GUEST. A NOVEL. By L.B. Walford Author of "Mr. Smith," "The Baby's Grandmother," ETC., ETC. 12mo, Cloth, Ornamental, $1.00. "It is a delightful picture of life at an English estate, which is presided over by a young 'Squire' and his young sister. Their experiences are cleverly told, and the complications which arise are amusing and interesting. There are many humorous touches, too, which add no slight strength to the story."--BOSTON TIMES. "A charming little social comedy, permeated with a refinement of spontaneous humor and brilliant with touches of shrewd and searching satire."--BOSTON BEACON. "The story is bright, amusing, full of interest and incident, and the characters are admirably drawn. Every reader will recognize a friend or acquaintance in some of the people here portrayed. Every one will wish he could have been a guest at Duckhill Manor, and will hope that the author has more stories to tell."--PUBLIC OPINION. "A natural, amusing, kindly tale, told with great skill. The characters are delightfully human, the individuality well caught and preserved, the quaint humor lightens every page, and a simple delicacy and tenderness complete an excellent specimen of story telling."--PROVIDENCE JOURNAL. "For neat little excursions into English social life, and that of the best, commend us to the writer of 'The One Good Guest,'"--N.Y. TIMES. "The story is bright, amusing, full of interest and incident, and the characters are admirably drawn. Every reader will recognize a friend or acquaintance in some of the people here portrayed. Every one will wish he could have been a guest at Duckhill Manor, and will hope that the author has more stories to tell."--PORTLAND OREGONIAN. BEGGARS ALL. A NOVEL. By Miss L. Dougall. Sixth Edition. 12mo, Cloth, Ornamental, $1.00. "This is one of the strongest as well as most original romances of the year.... The plot is extraordinary.... The close of the story is powerful an
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