Author of 'The Greatness of Josiah Porlick,' 'Chignett Street,' &c.

Westminster Gazette.—'The first hundred pages contain as fine a piece of restrained realistic writing as our recent literature has put forth. We laid down this very individual book with a wholesome respect for Mr. Neuman's literary art.'

Punch.—'The thing is remarkably well done, a close and unsparing treatment of a subject by no means easy ... an original and successful story.'

Two Who Declined. By HERBERT TREMAINE.

Evening Standard.—'A striking, even absorbing novel. Its author will certainly "count" before long.'

Pall Mall Gazette.—'A very clever story, and a work of great promise.'

Some Elderly People and their Young Friends.

By S. MACNAUGHTAN.

Author of 'The Fortune of Christina McNab,' 'A Lame Dog's Diary,' &c.

Globe.—'Miss Macnaughtan at her best. All her characters are charming. Her books are a sovereign remedy for depression and misanthropy.