‘Our public here are quick to form fairly accurate opinions as to the value of works of this class. I shall be only too glad to find my own judgment endorsed by that large body I have the pleasure to serve. ‘WILLIAM MAY, _Chief Librarian, Free Public Library, Birkenhead_.’ THE STORY OF A TRUST. By the same Author. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL NOTICE. Crown 8vo. 300 pp. cloth, gilt lettered, price 2_s._ 6_d._ _OXFORD CHRONICLE._—‘The authoress has been designated “the Poet of Love, and Nature,” one who deserves the thanks of every student of early English literature for reviving one’s interest in old-time literature. Her claim to the eulogy is fully justified ... this latest production of her pen is thoroughly realistic, and contains word-pictures graphically descriptive of English country life.... Margaret is a gem, a perfect type of womanhood, calling forth love and admiration. The chapter containing the tragedy is ably written, and will commend itself to the approval of lovers of the dramatic; while the chapter on “Sorrow” appeals powerfully to the emotions.’ _NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE._—‘Deserves a hearty welcome at the hands of the general public, and especially of North-country people.... Mrs. Garland Mears’ style is fluent and forcible; she avoids all prevalent errors of latter-day writers, and depending entirely on her own thoughts, which she expresses in good English.’ _SHEFFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH._—‘The tale is most interesting and graphically written.... Mrs. Garland Mears has creditably added both in prose and poetry to the literature of the period.’ _BRADFORD MERCURY._—‘The narrative is vividly told, and is interspersed with many historical references to Bradford. Mrs. Mears is a charming writer, and all her tales are graphically written.’ _BRADFORD OBSERVER._—‘Considerable dramatic interest in the stories, and their relation to the West Riding of Yorkshire, will give them special interest in this neighbourhood.’ _MANCHESTER EXAMINER._—‘The book is interesting throughout. The historical chapters dealing with York City and Hartlepool are admirable.’ _YORKSHIRE POST._—‘The tone of the book is always admirable.’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES 1. Silently corrected obvious typographical errors and variations in spelling. 2. Retained archaic, non-standard, and uncertain spellings as printed. 3. Enclosed italics font in _underscores_.