' It is not often nowadays the privilege of a critic to erow enthusiastic over a
new work ; and the rarity of the occasion that calls forth the delight is apt to
lead one into the sin of hyperbole. And yet we think we shall not be accused of
extravagance when we say that, without exception, ** Mrs. Overtheway's Re-
membrances " is the most aelightful work avowedly written for children that we
have ever read. There are passages in this book which the genius of George
Eliot would be proud to own.^ .... It is full of a peculiar, heart-stirring pathos
of its OMm, which culminates in the last pages, when Ida finds that her father is
not dead. The book is^ one that may be recurred to often, and always with the
same delight. We predict for it a great popularity.' — Leader,



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By Mrs. Ewing — Continued,

MELCHIOR'S DREAM, and other Tales. Illustrated. 3rd«
Edition. Fcap. 8vo. y. 6rf.
'"Melchior's Dream" is an exquisite little storyt charming by original
htimonr, buoyant spirits, and tender pathos.' — Athefunnn,

A FLAT IRON FOR A FARTHING ; or, Some Passages m
the Life of an Only Son. With la Illustrations by H. Allingham.
9th Edition. Small 8vo. $s,

' Let every parent and guardian who wishes to be amttsed, and at the same
time to please a child, purchase " A Flat Iron for a Farthing ; or, some Passages
in the Life of an Only Son," by J. H. Ewing. We will answer ibr die ddight
with which they will read it themselves, and we do not doubt that the young and
fortunate recipients will also like it. The story b quaint, original, and altogether
delightful.' — A tAenantm.
