was a " common " man in the sense of
a man "frequently to be found," the region that possessed him was happy. But the adjective is probably used as in "common sense," where it certainly does not mean frequent. The book consists of some half-a-score of stories in which "Pa Gladden" plays the part of a wise and kindly helper. He is always good to read about ; so is Ma Gladden; so is Cephy,' his horse, a creature which owes its conversion from the evil ways of horse life largely to his influence. And the same praise must unquestionably be given to "Doe Briskett." It must be understood that though the stories are distinct, they have a local connection, and the same personages sometimes reappear in them. It seems from the "Old Dragon" that preachers can buy sermons on the other side of the Atlantic; but that three candidates for a rural pulpit should preach the same discourse on three successive Sundays is a little startling.
Unto Each Man His Own. By Samuel Gordon. (W. Heine- mann. es.)—This novel has a very definite purpose, social and
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