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READABLE NOVELB.—A/Main. By Helen Ashton. (Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons.

6s.)—This story of an artist's life in London is cleverly written, but rather, we should judge, at second band than from any intimate experience.—The Belfry. By Margaret Baillie Saunders. (Hodder and Stoughton. 6s.)—Although the Belgian " local colour " of this novel is admirable, the writer's style is affected, and her characters nnreal.—Jenny Cartwright. By George Steven. son. (John Lane. Os.)—A careful, interesting story which, in spite of a tendency to caricature, is capable of true pathos and humour.