characters the most diverse."--_Christian Lady's Magazine._

"This interesting volume unquestionably contains many valuable hints on
domestic education, much powerful writing, and a _moral_ of vast
importance."--_Englishwoman's Magazine._

"It is very pleasant, after reading a book, to speak of it in terms of
high commendation. The tale before us is an admirable one, and is
executed with taste and ability. The language is beautiful and
appropriate; the analysis of character is skilful and varied. The work
ought to be in the hands of all who are interested in the proper
training of the youthful mind."--_Palladium._

"In reviewing this work, we hardly know what words in the English
language are strong enough to express the admiration we have felt in its
perusal."--_Bucks Chronicle._

"The object and end of the writings of Grace Aguilar were to improve the
heart, and to lead her readers to the consideration of higher motives
and objects than this world can ever afford."--_Bell's Weekly
Messenger._

"'Home Influence' will not be forgotten by any who have perused
it."--_Critic._

"A well-known and valuable tale."--_Gentleman's Magazine._

"A work which, possesses an extraordinary amount of influence to elevate
the mind and educate the heart, by showing that rectitude and virtue
conduce no less to material prosperity, and worldly comfort and
happiness, than to the satisfaction of the conscience, the approval of
the good, and the hope and certainty of bliss hereafter."--_Herts County
Press._

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THE SEQUEL TO HOME INFLUENCE.

THE MOTHER'S RECOMPENSE.

A SEQUEL TO

_"Home Influence, a Tale for Mothers and Daughters."_

By GRACE AGUILAR.

1 VOL., 12MO. CLOTH. $1. WITH ILLUSTRATIONS.

"Grace Aguilar belonged to the school of which Maria Edgeworth was the
foundress. The design of the book is carried out forcibly and
constantly, 'The Home Influence' exercised in earlier years being shown
in its active germination."--_Atlas._

"The writings of Grace Aguilar have a charm inseparable from productions
in which feeling is combined with intellect; they go directly to the
heart. 'Home Influence,' the deservedly popular story to which this is a
sequel, admirably teaches the lesson implied in its name. In the present
tale we have the same freshness, earnestness, and zeal--the same spirit
of devotion, and love of virtue--the same enthusiasm and sincere
religion which charac