The Queen in the Isle of Wight. By A. Patchett
Martin. (H. Sotheran and Co.)—Mr. Martin, having commenced the series of " Vectis ' Brochures" with an account of Lord Tennyson with special reference to his connection with Faringford, follows it up with this narrative of the Queen and Osborne. He does not limit himself strictly to this subject, but makes it the central point. Whenever one reads about the Queen there is sure to be some new instance in it of her thoughtful kindness. The thought- fulness of it is the striking characteristic. Among all the "cares that yoke with empire" she finds time to remember all who have served her. Here is one story that exemplifies what has been said. One of the Queen's servants was dying at Osborne. She had no relatives, and the Queen said, "Send for Mary —. She will come. They were servants together when they were young." Mary — had left the Queen's service twenty-seven years before, but she remembered that the two had been servants together and had been friends. This is, indeed, the Royal gift of remembering.
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