18 DECEMBER 1897, Page 23

The Older Brother. By Pansy. (Nisbet and Co.)—This is an

excellent little story of a young man who postpones—indeed, seems to give up—his own life-plans to do his duty for those who are dependent upon him. It is well worked out, and told in simple language, without any attempt at fine writing. The scene is laid in America. Are not fixed conditions of residence imposed

on those who would graduate P The hero contrives to get through his course in a single year.