a Jew, and of very ancient and
distinguished family; but he became a Christian by conviction. Having
had no personal acquaintance with him, we could not possibly answer such
a question as yours, even were it right to do so.

DAISY A.--Your contribution is declined, with thanks. It is not devoid
of merit, but needs more experience in writing.

GEORGIANA W.--We are much obliged, but do not think the essay fit for
our amateur page, nor is the subject new nor interesting enough.

ETON GARDENS had better wear gloves to protect the hands. We know no
other way.

A FIJI GIRL.--The work of a bookkeeper is the same almost everywhere.
She keeps books, and in a hotel she would make out the accounts of the
visitors, of course.

DAMARIS.--The lady bows first, of course, if she has been formally
introduced. Invite the brother, certainly. If you know the family you
do not need a separate introduction to him.

LAURA.--We have always prophets of evil amongst our friends, and a
celebrated American advises that "no one should prophesy unless he
knows." There are no reasons for believing that there are any real
inspired prophets now, if that be what you mean.

STRUGGLING BIRD.--We sympathise with you; but in committing your way to
God in prayer, you do the best that we could recommend. It is best to
avoid any exercise of authority over your sister, who is so wild and
wilful; but should she do anything very wrong, you will have to lay the
case before your father, painful and ungracious as the duty may be. You
are right in regarding example as better than precept.

CAMOMILE is thanked for her grateful letter. If she used a better pen
her friends would like her writing better.

FERNIE.--1. Herne Bay is on the east coast, and thus exposed to the
trying winds from that quarter, to which you specially object. Ventnor,
in the Isle of Wight, various places on the south coast of England and
in the Channel Islands, especially in Jersey and the Isle of Sark, would
suit your mother. The latter island is specially ordered as a cure for
asthma. 2. After pressing the leaves between sheets of blotting-paper,
varnish them with a solution of gum-arabic.

SIRENA.--If you eat hot cake or buttered bread, of course take off one
glove at afternoon tea.

A YOUNG WIFE.--We are not quite sure that we should advise any business
man to give up in England and go to Australia unless he saw his way very
clearly indeed. Why do you not write to your friend who