A. Little Maid. By Amy Le Feuvre. (R.T.S. 2s.)—Miss Le
Feuvre makes her "little maid "—the reference is to the "little maid" in the story of Naaman—do too much. This is, of course, a strong temptation; but it ought to be resisted. Peggy Perkins is too good, too self-denying, too effective in bringing about great spiritual changes in those she has to do with. All the same, this is an admirable little book. Peggy is something like a London waif ; a very queer old aunt is the only person who cares for her. But she has ambition; she will be a servant, and a servant in a good place. The story of how this ambition is cherished, and at last realised, is excellent; full of fun—Peggy trying to make up her outfit is a most entertaining person—and of seriousness too. As we follow her story we grow more and more interested in her. It is needless to try the tale by strict standards of probability. This and that incident or trait may be fairly criticised ; but Peggy is a real person, and one of the salt of the earth. It is good to read about her, and we thank Miss Le Feuvre for giving us the opportunity.
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