"An oasis in the desert of print."—Scotsman.

"There is such a thing as laughter in the world. There certainly is—even in literature; even too in the art of fiction. It is to be found, for instance, in the work of Mr St John Lucas; laughter not thin and hollow, but sound and deep."—Observer.

The Joyous Wayfarer.

By HUMFREY JORDAN,

Author of 'My Lady of Intrigue.'

"The tale is told with infinite spirit, and rivets attention from first to last."—Scotsman.

"A charming novel."—Irish Times.

Spinners in Silence.

By RACHEL SWETE MACNAMARA,

Author of 'The Trance,' 'Seed of Fire,' &c.