Author of "The War of the Worlds," "Kips," etc.
You pull certain levers, having seated yourself in the saddle, and you are conveyed either backwards or forwards. When Mr. Wells is in the saddle it is easy to see how highly pleasurable the adventures will be. This clever idea has given Mr. Wells opportunity for full play of his philosophic views.
IF I WERE KING
By JUSTIN HUNTLY MCCARTHY
A mediaeval romance of love and chivalry in which the poet Francois Villon plays the leading part. It has drama, this story, and it seizes the imagination.
MARCIA IN GERMANY
By SYBIL SPOTTISWOODE
Author of "Hedwig in England," etc.
Marcia is a bright, pleasant English girl, who goes to stay with her German relations. As others before she finds it difficult to grasp a different point of view, a different civilisation. The result is amusingly set forth by this author, whose dialogue is always good.