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Green, Mrs. S. P. M. Stuart and Bamboo. 

N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1897 $1.25

It is worth reading for its ingenious originality, its swift transitions, and the vivid scene painting it presents.

——— Vesty of the basins. 

N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1892 $1.25

The incidents are well worked up and show an abundant familiarity with the ways and manners of New England country folk who dwell near the salt water.

Haberton, J. Helen's babies. 

Phila., Peterson & Bros., n. d. $1

It is impossible to read this very original narrative without continual laughter.

Hale, E. E. Man without a country, etc. 

Bost., Roberts Bros., 1894 $1.25

The title story is fiction founded on fact, and cannot fail to inspire a love of country in all who read it. The remaining tales are well told and interesting.

——— Out Christmas in a palace. 

N. Y., Funk & Wagnall, 1883 $1

A collection of short stories by this well-known author.

Harland, M. Royal road. 

N. Y., Randolph & Co., n. d. $1.50

The author assumes and attempts to prove from the scriptures and human experience that there is but one road to happiness, and that is to live according to the present day and trust God for the days to come. It is a story of real life.

Harraden, B. Ships that pass in the night. 

N. Y., Putnam's Sons, 1894 $1

——— Things will take a turn. 

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1894 $1

A pretty and graceful story of a little girl and her faithfulness to her old grandfather.

Harris, J. C. Sister Jane. 

Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1896 $1.50

A story of a quiet southern village in ante-bellum days; its slow and easy ways, and its quaint people are graphically described.