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much to tho grief of her family. There
were -four children-Dr. Hugh, just
starting In practice, strong and
capable; Rosemary, twelve years old.
and . golden-haired darling, full of
good impulses but entirely human;
Sarah, a few years younger. with
passion for animal pets OF all kinds
and degrees. especially II affected With
illness: and Chirley, somewhat OF
little pig as to her appetite. disposed
to roam ut will, and in various ways
almost incorrigible. Here was a
family that needed mother, but she
had to leave them for the year. and
they had to manage for themselves.
Aunt Trudie. who came to take
mama's place, was not fitted for such
= mission. although a dear old soul,
and faithful Winnie. while good
housekeeper. could not take the place
Of managing director.
Here was a problem. and how 1t was
solved forms very interesting story.
DIR. Hugh was masterful and discrimi-
mating in the exercises Of power. but
Rosemary wasuhe real mother OF the
household. She did not prove
prodigy. but she had good sense, and
although she failed at times, the re-
suits OF her labors We're fine. All the
children had the Willis WILL" which
naturally melted the stubbornness at
times, but Rosemary learned to SUBJ
due her will to right purpose. and this
helped her to success.
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eventful year is set forth in the most
entertaining manner. They lived in
| the natural human way. with human
foibles and foilies as we'll as human
merits. and while nothing extrava-
gantly unusual happened. there were
many things that furnished great va
riety TO their existence. All proved
the better for Rosemary's helpful in
| fuencc, and mother was delighted at
results upon her return after her
years rest.
a fine story is this for young read
ers, interesting at all times, and most
| helpful in its suggestions. without
any approach TO prudishness or dull
moral lessons. A real wideawake hui
man nature story.
| Received OF the publishers.
"Bnl The Bachelor" BY Denis Mac
kali, author of What Next?" "Ro-
nance TO the Rescue" etc. Boston,
Mass: Houghton Mifilin Co.
Park street. (S9o
1t takes some time to fairly intro
duce Bill--Mr. Alexander Frazer is
his lawful name-but after he gets
started he dominates the story. And
he does this in a manner that is
amusing, startling, effective and alto
gether original. And he comes out
all right in the end
| Bill begins as bachelor of twenty
nine, feeling somewhat appalled, at
his advancing years. He is an English
gentleman of n good family, engaged
in business with partner. They are
selling agents. with little capital.
The story deals with Bits adven-
lures in love and business, and he
finds plenty of trouble in both. His
love trouble, il may be stated. was
much his own fault, growing out of
his modesty and bashfulAess, with
such stupid inability to realize how
completely his girl loved him, and how
she endeavored to properly show It.
that she despaired OF attracting him
and became engaged TO another. Blu,
Bill finally opened his eyes and love
had its way.
The business troubles were of n most
amazing character. involving sensa-
| tional ventures and almost making
Bill and his partner victims of a
gigantic swindling combination. They
escaped in the end, however, almos,
miraculously, and the stcry of their
experiences is very interesting.
Throughout the recital Of Bills re.
markable adventures in love and
business runs a continuous vein OF
sparkling comedy that is most at
tractive. Many OF the situations are
highly amusing. and the streak o.
humor permoates the sensational Incl
dents also. And there is a lot of in.
teresting and unusual characters with
whom the reader enjoys pleasing
acquaintanceship. Bill the Bachelor
made a great hit in London, and will
find large favor with readers on thi.
side of the Atlantic.
Received OF the publishers.
"HirondeIle." (The Swallow.) B,
Henry c. Rowland. New Yorl
City: Harper & Brothers.
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