We do not always fully realize that a peculiar talent is required for this department in literature. In talking, some years ago, with a young man who has now become an important editor in New York, he said: "It is my greatest ambition to be a good and interesting author of children's books; not only because it requires the best writing and the best thought, but because no literature has a more extended influence and involves higher responsibilities."
In addition to these volumes, Mrs. Burnham has for many years, been an occasional contributor to the Churchman, Christian Union and other important papers.
The following extract is selected:
EXTRACT FROM "I'LL TRY."
CHAPTER VIII.
Society.
"Our Daisy is a singular girl," said Mrs. Bell to her husband the evening after Mrs. Lane's party, as they sat alone over the library fire, after all the young people had retired, and fell to talking about their children, as parents will.
"Is she? I think most parents would be glad to have a daughter as 'singular.'"
"Yes, I knew you would say that; and I appreciate her as highly as you do; but nevertheless, sometimes I am puzzled to know what to do with her. If she gets an idea into that quiet little head of hers, it is hard to modify it."
"Well, what is it now?"