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THIS DESIRABLE RESIDENCE. By Margaret (Crosby Lockwood. 7s. 6d.)—Houses; when

•managet Marthas, are apt to become gods, and when this happens gradually turn into vampires, capable of sucking a soul away. " The Desirable • Residence " to which Ili Wentworth brought his bride was friendly and unoht

• enough at first, but gradually it -gained in power. The -became its high priest, Richard an unwilling acolyte. Margaret Revell has written a very readable book an uncommon theme. The characterization is me and the tale well told. . It should be read by every house who inclines to be a Martha.