Miss Jane T. Stoddart, who writes In Cheviot's Glens (Oliphant,
Anderson, and Ferrier, Edinburgh), does not err on the side of pro- lixity, although her story of Scotch farmers, Scotch gipsies, Scotch lovers, and Scotch ministers is somewhat loosely put together. The local colouring and scenery are good; and Mr. • Thorthrooke, a farmer full of grievances and "grit," is sketched in a manner which proves Miss Stoddart to have a keen eye to the humorous side of her countrymen. The weakest incident in the story is a contested election ; although even it has its uses, inasmuch as it serves to in- terrupt the course of a true love which threatens to run intolerably smooth. In Cheviot's Glens is intended for Scotch Presbyterian readers in the first place ; but it will be read with pleasure and profit by others se well.
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