arrying an actor. Lady Anne
desires to adopt Christobel, but the girl prefers to help her father. The
story tells how the poor actor at last receives his "call", and ends with
the promise of good fortune for Christobel and her devoted lover.

"A very clever, well-constructed tale is this, and we wish it
success."--_British Weekly_.

--A Mystery of St. Rule's. With 8 Illustrations by G. DEMAIN HAMMOND, R.I.
6_s._

"The author has been amazingly successful in keeping her secret almost
to the end. Yet the mystery attending a stolen diamond of great value is
so skilfully handled that several perfectly innocent persons seem all
but hopelessly identified with the disappearance of the gem. Cleverly,
however, as this aspect of the story has been managed, it has other
sources of strength."--_Scotsman_.

"The chief interest ... lies in the fascinating young adventuress, who
finds a temporary nest in the old professor's family, and wins all
hearts in St. Rule's by her beauty and her sweetness."--_Morning Leader_.

SARAH DOUDNEY

Under False Colours. With 6 Illustrations. 3_s._ 6_d._

A story which will attract readers of all ages and of either sex. The
incidents of the plot, arising from the thoughtless indulgence of a
deceptive freak, are exceedingly natural, and the keen interest of the
narrative is sustained from beginning to end. _Under False Colours_ is a
book which will rivet the attention, amuse the fancy, and touch the heart.

"This is a charming story, abounding in delicate touches of sentiment
and pathos. Its plot is skilfully contrived. It will be read with a warm
interest by every girl who takes it up."--_Scotsman_.

ROSA MULHOLLAND (LADY GILBERT)

Cynthia's Bonnet Shop. With 8 Illustrations by G. DEMAIN HAMMOND, R.I.
5_s._

Cynthia, one of three charming lively sisters of an impoverished Connaught
family, desires to make money for the sake of her delicate mother. Cynthia
and her star-struck sister Befind go to London, the former to open a
bonnet shop, which becomes a great success, and the other to pursue the
study of astronomy. How both girls find new interests in life, more
important even than bonnet shop or star-gazing, is described with mingled
humour and pathos.

"Just of the kind to please and fascinate a host of girl
readers."--_Liverpool Mercury_.

--The Girls of Banshee Castle. With 6 Illustrations by JOHN H. BACON. 3_s._
6_d._ _New Edition._

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