In March, 1888, a much more important book, "Auld Licht Idyls," was published. When Mr. Barrie came up to London he had letters of introduction from Professor Masson to an eminent publisher, and to Mr. John Morley. He took his "Auld Licht Idyls" to the publisher, and was told that, although they were pleasant reading, they would never be successful as a book. Mr. Morley, then editor of _Macmillan_, asked him to send a list of subjects on which he was willing to write. The request was complied with, but the subjects were returned by Mr. Morley with the singularly uncharacteristic comment that they were not sufficiently up to date. Mr. Morley, who has since read with great admiration all Mr. Barrie's works, was much astonished at having this brought to his remembrance the other day. "When a Man's Single" was published in September, 1888, dedicated to W. Robertson Nicoll. The story was originally published in _The British Weekly_, but, as his manner is, Mr. Barrie made great changes in revising it for publication. It was well received, and was pronounced by the _Daily News_ as "Perhaps the best single volume novel of the year." It is not at all autobiographical, though it gives the author's impressions of journalistic life in Nottingham and London. Perhaps the best parts of it are those devoted to Thrums, of which George Meredith expressed special admiration. Mr. Barrie's greatest book, however, was yet to come. "A Window in Thrums" was published in May, 1889. It contained articles contributed to the _National Observer_, _The British Weekly_, and the _St. James's Gazette_, along with new matter. It is not too much to say that it was received with one burst of acclamation. It has been the most popular of the author's works, and it is hard to conceive how he can surpass certain parts of it. It has found admirers among all classes. "My Lady Nicotine," reprinted from the _St. James's Gazette_, was published in April, 1890, and a second edition appeared in September, 1890, and although issued later than "A Window in Thrums," it is really in point of time almost the first of the author's books. In January, 1891, Mr. Barrie commenced a story in _Good Words_, entitled "The Little Minister," which has since been issued in book form, and is acknowledged to be his best book. A HOLIDAY IN BED. Now is the time for a real holiday. Take it in bed, if you are wise.