"Oh, Daddah," cried Mary Jane, "I’m so sorry! But you see we had so much to do—graduating Uncle Hal and seeing everything, we did. Now _you_ talk—it’s your turn." Then Mr. Merrill told his surprise. The builder who was to do their house in the woods had been able to get to work sooner than he had promised, and the house, while it wouldn’t be finished for some little time yet, was well on the way. "The roof’s on," he told them, "and that’s a lot, for it means we can go out there and picnic and not worry about rain. And if all goes well, we can pack our trunks and move into the shack in a very few days." "Oh, goody!" cried Mary Jane clapping her hands gleefully, "and I’m going to make garden and keep house and hunt flowers and _everything_!" * * * * * * * * *THE MARY JANE SERIES* By CLARA INGRAM JUDSON Take a trip with Mary Jane. She is the heroine of this popular series for young girls. You’ll find her a charming traveling companion. Her good nature, her abounding interest in her friends and surroundings, and her fascinating adventures both at home and abroad have endeared her to thousands all over the country. MARY JANE—HER BOOK MARY JANE—HER VISIT MARY JANE’S KINDERGARTEN MARY JANE DOWN SOUTH MARY JANE’S CITY HOME MARY JANE IN NEW ENGLAND MARY JANE’S COUNTRY HOME MARY JANE AT SCHOOL MARY JANE IN CANADA MARY JANE’S SUMMER FUN MARY JANE’S WINTER SPORTS MARY JANE’S VACATION MARY JANE IN ENGLAND MARY JANE IN SCOTLAND MARY JANE IN FRANCE MARY JANE IN SWITZERLAND MARY JANE IN ITALY GROSSET & DUNLAP, Publishers, NEW YORK * * * * * _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.