20 DECEMBER 1884, Page 20

Ready and Willing. By J. T. Hopkins. (T. Nelson and

Sons.)— This story comes from the other side of the Atlantic, and tells us of

the adventures of a certain Guy, who wins the hearts of relatives who are not particularly well disposed to him by acting up stead- fastly to the motto which gives a title to his story. We have found it somewhat wanting in interest ; too much of a study of character for its purpose.