29 AUGUST 1896, Page 26

A Charge to Seep. By P. A. Blyth. (Jerrold and

Sons.)—" A story of love and faith" is Miss Blyth's description of her book, and it is justified. Possibly it is a little too lengthy. not in actual dimensions, for these are sufficiently modest, but in style. Things might be put more briefly without loss of distinctness, and with distinct gain of effect. But it has good qualities—a wholesome tale, with an excellent purpose