The troubles of a wife who cannot understand her husband.
571. A Young Philistine. By Alice Corkran. (Burns & Oates)
Three charming tales, two of foreign life, all teaching tenderness for the feelings of others.
572. A Promise Kept. By Mary E. Palgrave. (National Society) 3s.
Unusually striking and beautiful. A girl, whose dreams inspire missionary ardour, yet who has not steadfastness or courage enough to follow out her own visions when they may become earnest.
573. By Northern Seas. By Mary Bell. (Church Extension Society)
Dissent is here treated justly and fairly, and the tale is thoroughly interesting, containing natural though striking characters.
574. Byewords. By C. M. Yonge. (Macmillan) 6s.
Short tales mostly reprinted from the Christmas numbers of the ‘Monthly Packet.’
575. Uncle Max. By R. N. Carey. (Bentley)