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Ridge and Furrow. By Sir Randal H. Roberts, Bart. 2

vols. (Ward and Downey.)— Iii Ridge and Furrow we have the old device of changing children made to do duty once more. It is in no way, however, an important part of the story till the second

volume is reached. That the author has been compelled to resort to it, is a confession of want of motive ; and, indeed, the interest

in Ridge and Furrow never rises to any height. It is readable, and some of the characters are figured with some success, but we were glad to see the end. It is a falling-off from its predecessors, and the only bright spots in the narrative are the descriptions of country life and other scenes.