24 APRIL 1897, Page 11

When Arnold Comes Home. By Mary E. Mann. (Henry and

Co.)—Poor little Philip, with the cousin whom he wearies with his tears and childish ways, is a pathetic little figure. Miss Mann makes a very effective story out of his troubles and his joys. We cannot help thinking that "Cousin Scott" gets a great deal more than he deserves. Why Delia, who is a most charming girl, should have loved him it is difficult to imagine. But, after all, what kind of problem is so insoluble as that of which this is an example ?