husband laid her down
the morning had already dawned.

FAITH GARTNEY'S GIRLHOOD,

By the Author of "The Gayworthys," "Boys at Chequasset"

_1 vol., 12mo. Elegant fancy cloth. Price $1.75._

This charming story fills a void long felt for something for a young
girl, growing into womanhood, to read.

It depicts that bewitching period in life, lying between FOURTEEN and
TWENTY, with its noble aspirations, and fresh enthusiasms. It is written
by a very accomplished lady, and is "_the best book ever written for
girls_."

A lady of rare culture says,--

"'Faith Gartney's Girlhood,' is a noble, good work, that could only have
been accomplished by an elevated mind united to a chaste, tender heart.
From the first page to the last, the impression is received of a life
which has been lived; the characters are genuine, well drawn, skilfully
presented; they are received at once with kind, friendly greeting, and
followed with interest, till the last page compels a reluctant farewell.

"'The book is written for girls, growing as they grow to womanhood.' The
story has an interest, far beyond that found in modern romances of the
day, conveyed in pure, refined language; suggestive, pleasing thoughts
are unfolded on every page; the reflective and descriptive passages are
natural, simple, and exquisitely finished.

"In these days, when the tendency of society is to educate girls for
heartless, aimless, factitious life, a book like this is to be welcomed
and gratefully received. Wherever it is read, it will be retained as a
thoughtful, suggestive--if silent--friend."

MAINSTONE'S HOUSEKEEPER.

By Miss Eliza Meteyard (Silverpen).

_1 vol., 12mo. Elegant fancy cloth. Price $1.50._

Douglas Jerrold gave this distinguished English authoress this "_nom de
plume_," and her style has the point, brightness, and delicacy which it
suggests.--This is not a cook book as the title might mislead some to
suppose, but a fresh, vigorous, powerful story of English country life,
full of exquisite pictures of rural scenery, with a plot which is
managed with great skill, and a surprise kept constantly ahead so that
from the opening to the close the interest never flags. There is life in
every page and a fresh, delicate, hearty sentiment pervades the book
that exhilarates and charms indescribably.

The heroine--Charlotte the housekeeper--is one of the finest characters
ever drawn, and merits unqualified commendation.

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