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READABLE NOVELS.—The Clergy House. By Vincent Brown. (Chapman and Hall.

6s.)—A gossipy, sentiments,. story of perfect saints and perfect villains.— When Thoughts will Soar. By Baroness Bertha von Suttner. Translated by Nathan Haskell Dole. (Constable and Co. 6s.)—If any one in these times cares to read an exceedingly long Austrian novel, depicting the discovery of wings for human use and their importance in warfare, we recommend Mr. Dole's capable translation.—Cassandra by Mistake. By Mrs. S. R. Scho- field. (Methuen and Co. 6s.)—An amusing, but not very charming, novel concerning a girl brought up in absolute seclusion as a spiritualist medium.