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Thirteen years ago PIQUE was first published in London, and
up to the present time, notwithstanding the enormous number
of new books that have been issued, the effect of which is to
crowd the old ones out of sight, this remarkable novel has continued
to have a large sale.

This is the strongest praise that can be bestowed on any book.

It is not in the least "sensational", but relies solely on its rare
beauty of style and truthfulness to nature for its popularity.

It has the merit of being amusing, pleasantly written, and
engrossing.

The characters being high-bred men and women, are charming
companions for an hour's solitude, and one puts the book aside
regretfully, even as one closes the eyes on a delicious vision.
The American edition has taken everyone by surprise, that so
remarkably good a novel should have so long escaped attention.

Everybody is charmed with it, and its sale is immense, and
will endure for years to come.

FAITH GARTNEY'S GIRLHOOD.

By the Author of "Boys at Chequasset".

11th edition. 1 vol., 12mo. 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 enthusiasm.
It is written by a very accomplished lady, whose previous
book was universally pronounced to be "the best Boys' book
written".

A lady of rare culture, and wide experience, 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