The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-14

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THE GIRL AND THE GOVERNOR. BY
Charles Warren. New York: Charles
scribner,s Sons. For sale by the Bel
Book and Stationery Company, Rich
mond. Va Bound in cloth; 12mo; illus
trated; gilt top; 4o7 pages. Price. $3.50.
This is a collection Of 2Ir Warren's
stories, which have from time 70 time
anneared in Scribner's Magazine. The
volume contains nine short stories-viz..
The Amalgamated Bill "a Daughter
of ths STATE ~ Copley Boy. .9rhe
second Act of Carmen. The Rehearsal
..Tha Collipo Club Thea tricals,' "a Small
C,irl,s Letter" .'The Arrival OF the All
wahnec.'' and 1.-The Girl and the Boss
Some wise critic has said that the rich
est and most Enthusiastically American
tied-that of American poiltAcS-Was beng
sadly neglected by the story writer's of
this day, Mr.. Warren has certainly
found most abundant material for his
interesting stories in the political field.
The wire-pulling of the ward politicians,
the MANY subtle influences brought to
bear on members of the legislature,
attempts to influence and even to coerce
the governor of the State himself, an
these Mr. warren has used most skilfully
While each story is complete in itself
vet the leading character is the same in
all. Governor Clinton. man of his own
accord without fear or favor, doing his
duty as he sees it, and letting the results
political ana otherwise take care OF
themselves figures largely in each Of the
stories.
IN five of the nine stories the power of
the eternal feminine Genes III, AN" the
author paws a very pretty tribute 90
womanhood i'll placing her influence, with
one exception, on the side of absolute right
and moral obligation
So many readers nave enjoyed these
stories as th=y appeared one by one that
it seems unnecessary to say anything OF
the authors excellent style and ability
as writer.
THE BENNETT TWINS. By Grace Mar
guerite uurd. New York: The Macmillan
Company Bound in cloth, 1eno., 3l3
pages, price, $50
This is a charming little story which
delights the reader by its simplicity. 1t Is
the history of one year in the life OF two
young people of high aspirations ana no
bic ideals. The twins, a brother and sister
orphaned al an early age, have been ten
derby reared by relatives. At the time OF
the opening of our story they nave feach-
ed a crisis in their lives. The boy heart
desire is to be an artist. and the girl
knows she has musical ability. and dreams
Of success in her chosen profession. They
wish to go to New York and pursue their
studies but the guardians oppose this
plan. Finally the Twins take matters IN
their own hands. and start out in life in
New York dependant on their own efforts
for a livelihood They almost starve in
a tumbedown studio, fall in love and
suffer many ups and downs, but bear all
their misfortunes with a dauntless cour-
age, born of youth and of love for each
other and Il consciousness of genius. At
the end of the year success is insight, and
the future seems assured.
The story is a demonstration that young
blood cannot be forced from its natural
course. There is many a student who can
look back to such scenes of want, huni-
iation and pluck as runs through the plot
of the book.
The style is delightful, and the story
abounds in humor and pathOs. 1t is
strong in colorng and the reader can al
most see the big studio and feel the spirit
OF the place The studio in question was
run by painter now well known in the
world of art. and many of the characters
said to be partial portraits.
a GEORGIAN BUNGALOW By Frances
Courtenay Baylor. Boston: Houghton,
Miftin & Company. Bound in white
linen; colored cover design: square
12mo; illustrated 121 pages. Price, 81.
This is a simple little story of life on
a Georgia rice plantation. The principal
characters are the boys and girls OF an
English family VINO have settled IN
GEORGIA. Everything has the charm OF
novelty. ana the ways ana sayings OF
the darkles are source OF endless anuse-
ment and interest to the young folks and
'Ae!r elders. especialiv 10 me soVerness.
Il German irIule!l' me Ettler part OF
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