The heroine is not an impossible character but only a pure, winsome, earnest girl, who at fourteen years of age is suddenly bereft of fortune and father and becomes the chief support of a semi-invalid mother. While there are many touching scenes, the story as a whole is bright and cheerful and moves forward with a naturalness and ease that carries its readers along and makes them reluctant to put down the book until the end is reached. _Her Wilful Way_ _By Helen Sherman Griffith_, _Illustrated by Ida Waugh_ Lucile, a girl of strong will and quick temper, but generous and truthful, is confronted with a stepmother. Her rebellious spirit is aroused, and she is sent away to school where she becomes an acknowledged leader in many pranks. Suffering an attack of fever, she is nursed by her stepmother and the two become reconciled. _Price, 90c., net; Postage, 12c._ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ _STORIES FOR BOYS_ ---------- _The Boer Boy of the Transvaal_ _By Kate Milner Rabb_, _Illustrated by F. A. Carter_ The career of the Boer boy is one series of exciting adventures. In the gallant service for his country he comes face to face with President Kruger, General Cronje, and General Joubert. Much interesting information pertaining to this country and its people is introduced, and the reader will understand as never before the cause of the intense hatred of the Boers for the British. _Uncrowning a King_ _By Edward S. Ellis, A. M._, _Illustrated by J. Steeple Davis_ A tale of the Indian war waged by King Philip in 1675. The adventures of the young hero during that eventful period, his efforts in behalf of the attacked towns, his capture by the Indians, and his subsequent release through the efforts of King Philip himself, with a vivid account of the tragic death of that renowned Indian chieftain, form a most interesting and instructive story of the early days of the colonies. _At the Siege of Quebec_ _By James Otis_, _Illustrated by F. A. Carter_ Two boys living on the Kennebec River join Benedict Arnold's expedition as it passes their dwelling en route for the Canadian border. They, with their command, are taken prisoners before Quebec. The description of the terrible march through the wilderness, the incidents of the siege, and the disastrous assault, which cost the gallant General Montgomery his life, are in the highest degree thrilling, while at the same time true in every particular. _With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga_ _By W. Bert Foster_, _Illustrated by F. A. Carter_