"It seems to speak to one," added Nancy. She was thinking of that other Anne Leavitt who had come there bravely intent upon building a happy home in the heart of the wilderness. Though she said not a word, in her heart she was making a solemn pledge--that she and Barry, would add, through useful lives, their bit to the traditions of Happy House and the little Island, traditions rich with bravery, sacrifice and loyalty. Again came the girls' whistle--insistent. Nancy slipped her hand into Barry's. "Let's hurry." Hand in hand they went along the path to the house--and to their future together. As they reached, the edge of Jonathan's raspberry patch Nancy turned with shining eyes and whispered: "Pals." And Barry, teasingly recalling Nonie's pet plan, answered tenderly: "Dearest." _There is the high, happy spirit of youth in these famous_ BOOKS FOR GIRLS by JANE D. ABBOTT BARBERRY GATE A boy flyer opened the Barberry Gate, closed since the day great-grandfather Colfax locked it, and Winsome learned the romantic story behind it all. LAUGHING LAST Sidney finds adventure in Provincetown--she takes part in the capture of modern pirates, and much to her surprise plays an unexpected part in her sister's romance. APRILLY The charming story of a young girl, child of the circus, and the adventures which led to her goal of happiness. HIGHACRES A school story of Jerry Travis and her chum Gyp Westley. A thread of romance and mystery in Jerry's life runs through the tale. KEINETH How Keineth Randolph kept a secret--a war secret--for a whole year makes one of the best stories ever written for girls. RED ROBIN In attempting to bring happiness into the lives of mill workers, Robin Forsythe, heir to a fortune, has many strange adventures. HEYDAY Twenty-three! The heyday of life. Jay, a small town girl, finds happiness in New York. LARKSPUR Especially interesting to any Girl Scout because it is the story of a Girl Scout who is poor and has to help her mother. HAPPY HOUSE How an old family quarrel is healed through a misunderstanding and an old homestead becomes a "happy house" in reality. GROSSET & DUNLAP _Publishers_ NEW YORK THE NANCY DREW MYSTERY STORIES By CAROLYN KEENE Illustrated. Every Volume Complete in Itself. Here is a thrilling series of mystery stories for girls. Nancy Drew, ingenious, alert, is the daughter of a famous criminal lawyer and she herself is deeply interested in his mystery cases. Her interest involves her often in some very dangerous and exciting situations. THE SECRET OF THE OLD CLOCK Nancy, unaided, seeks to locate a missing will and finds herself in the midst of adventure. THE HIDDEN STAIRCASE Mysterious happenings in an old stone mansion lead to an investigation by Nancy. THE BUNGALOW MYSTERY Nancy has some perilous experiences around a deserted bungalow. THE MYSTERY AT LILAC INN