22 FEBRUARY 1868, Page 23

Lullington. A tale. By A. S. W., author of Gabrielle

Hastings. (Nisbet and Co.)—Notwithstanding the abundant supply of literature of all kinds, and especially of works of fiction, which the present day presents, there is still room for tales like Lullington, which is distin- guished by good feeling, a good aim, and considerable grace both in the story and in the descriptions. It may be objected that the characters generally attain a moral excellence more in harmony with the ideal standards of the author's mind than the experience of life, but within certain limits we think this desirable in tales which will be chiefly read by those who have not yet encountered that experience, and whose aims and aspirations we would gladly put on a level with those of the author of Lullington.