READABLE NOVE/A.—Nocturne. By Frank Swirmorton. (Martin Seeker. 5s.)—A book in
which, the unities are strictly preserved as the action covers a period of under twelve hours. The events are not dramatic, and the book is chiefly an analysis of the state. of mind of the various characters. It is interesting, but rather uncomfortable, reading.—An Attempt at Life. By J. W. N. Sullivan. (Grant Richards. 5s.)—The story of a scholar in a London college who has restless doubts as to what he will do with his life and attainments. In the end, after a sentimental episode with a girl of higher rank than himself, he settles clown as. Senior Physics Lecturer in a Polytechnic and is perfectly happy married to a wife of his own social standing.—Helen of Four Oates. By An Ex-MIDI Girl. (Herbert Jenkins. 5s.)—This story by "An Nx•Mi11 Girl" has excited considerable attention. It in crude, but it has a certain power and %isour which make it worth reading.
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