Two English Girls. By Mabel Hart. (Hurst and Blackett.)— This
story is rather long drawn-out, and in the end almost too tragical ; but yet it is bright and lifelike. There are four impor- tant characters in it, two Italian artists and two English girls. Under ordinary circumstances there would be the ordinary pairing-off. But one of the artists plagiarises the conception of the other, and on the theft being brought to the knowledge of the thief's fiancée, the fact preys on her mind and hurries her death. Ugo, the victim, and his adored Beatrice live happily ever after, however. Ugo's father, the almost too ferociously strong Andrea, is exceptionally well drawn ; and so is the curious and fanciful little imp of a boy, Giusto, who discovers Guido's perfidy. There is plenty of passion and sunshine and Italy and art in this book, and all are quite genuine.
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