"An exceedingly clever and amusing story."--_St. James' Gazette._

THE "TIP-CAT" SERIES

BY THE AUTHOR OF "LADDIE."

_Large Crown 8vo, Art Linen Gilt, Illustrated, 2s. 6d._

_Chambers' Journal_ says:--"The diffidence of the authoress of 'Laddie'
has hitherto prevented her real name and portrait from going forth to
the public. But her work is finer, and has more grit, sanity, and beauty
than is the case with writers who are better known. It is possible that
her 'Laddie' may become a classic."

TIP-CAT. By the Author of "Laddie."

A very pathetic story of hardships and sacrifice, telling how the
tenderness and generosity of one may make life smooth and happy for
others.

DEAR. By the Author of "Laddie."

The love-story of the daughter of a simple-hearted country clergyman.
The way she is deprived of her lover, and duped into marrying the
squire's son, and the final attainment of her heart's desire, are told
with great charm and pathos.

FAITHFUL. By the Author of "Laddie."

"An excellent story of great charm and pathos ... a delightful story,
most charmingly told."--_Liverpool Courier._

PEN. By the Author of "Laddie."

A story of the neglect of two motherless children. The sketches of
character and touching love passages are exceedingly well told.

MY HONEY. By the Author of "Laddie."

"It is always a pleasure to meet with a book by the authoress of
'Tip-Cat.' The story is full of charming character drawing."--_Graphic._

ROB. By the Author of "Laddie."

"Interestingly written, and will be read with equal pleasure by members
of either sex."--_Westminster Gazette._

LIL. By the Author of "Laddie."

"A volume of interesting reading that should attract all young
people."--_Sunday School Recorder._

OUR LITTLE ANN. By the Author of "Laddie."

The story of a girl, who from the time she left the country town led a
chequered life. The various episodes are cleverly connected, and the
descriptive portions well told.

LADDIE, etc. By the Author of "Tip-Cat."

"It is possible that 'Laddie' may become a classic."--_Chambers'
Journal._

THE CAPTAIN OF FIVE. By Mary H. Debenham.

"Every human being over seven and under seventy will agree in
pronouncing it delightful."--_Daily Chronicle._

HOLLYBERRY JANET. By Maggie Symington ("Aunt Maggie").

"An excellent addition to a charming series."--_Academy._

THE PATTYPATS. By H. Escott-Inman.

"One of the most delightfully