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,READABLE NOVIILS.—Honoors Easy. By Mrs. J. O. Arnold. (Methuen and

Co. 6s.)—A learned man leaves his money to • anyone who completes his researches,-with, reversion to his step- daughter. The reader is pleasantly occupied in' finding how Iong it_is before she shares it with a brilliant young scientist —rk. Golden-Guard. By the Countess of Cromartie: (George; Allen. 6s.)* 1--A. long, highly coloured, and picturesque -story of Phtenidians, Picts, and others, crowded-with action and interspersed -With a, tentative mysticism. The language is unequal in sty:10.--Titi Woman of It. By' M. L: Luther. (Harper and Brotheri. 68.)— A candid picture of Washington politicians. The.simple -character of Ilia real •heroine, the-intent, 'elderly adra. :Breasted,: is• most attractive.