Rex, the Black Sheep. By M. E. Hall. (Digby, Long,
and Co.)— We have the character of one of those tiresome individuals known as " black sheep " very well set forth in the personality of "Rex Sutherland." He is not viciously inclined, but simply careless, pleasure-loving, high-spirited, and full of physical vigour. He sinks low, but the timely arrival of a friend, and the possession of some noble impulses, enable him to struggle successfully to a great result. Rex never fails to interest us, being a well-drawn character. and the course of his love adds romance to his vicissi- tudes. Muriel is a fine character, and particularly well contrasted with the unsteady Rex. Rex, the Black Sheep, is certainly worth reading, and the authoress shows unusual insight into many phases of a man's mind ; the growth of Rex's and Arnold's friend- ship is really very well written, as, indeed, is most of the story.
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