26 JUNE 1897, Page 11

Molly Melville. By E. Everett-Green. (T. Nelson and Sons.)— This

"tale for girls" is a good piece of work, well constructed and well written, thoroughly wholesome in tone. Some readers of romantic temper may object to the excessive courtesy with which one suitor makes way for another. It reminds one of the famous "Gentlemen of the Guard, fire first." The chivalrous A most politely declines to speak till the equally chivalrous B has had his chance. What a wonderful world it will be when the primitive passions are thus reduced to order ! Anyhow, whether Mrs. Everett-Green's world be real or no, it is pleasant to read about.