This is a brightly written story of a girl of twelve, who, when the mystery of her birth is solved, like Cinderella, passes from drudgery to better circumstances. There is nothing strained or unnatural at any point. All descriptions or portrayals of character are life-like, and the book has an indescribable appealing quality which wins sympathy and secures success.
"It is delightful reading at all times."—Cedar Rapids (Ia.) Republican.
"The author has written with admirable restraint, and has exhibited in her character-drawing a keen observance of real life."—Philadelphia Press.
"It is well written, the story runs smoothly, the idea is good, and it is handled with ability."—Chicago Journal.
For sale by all booksellers, or sent postpaid on receipt of price by the publishers.
LEE & SHEPARD, Publishers, Boston
Hortense—A Difficult Child
By EDNA A. FOSTER
Editor Children's Page "Youth's Companion"