THE SCOTSMAN.--"The whole tale is a powerful and enthralling one, and cannot fail to enhance the growing reputation of the authoress." Transcriber's Note For the txt-version of this e-book words in italics have been surrounded by _underscores_, and small capitals changed to all capitals. The following corrections have been made, on page 9 "that" changed to "than" (no less special in kind than in degree) 49 " added (unless you get it very soon----") 57 . added (answered Gerald. "This) 69 "epiphet" changed to "epithet" (the propriety of Mrs. Pocklington's epithet) 79 double "a" removed (That's only a copy.) 126 " added (helped him to the nearest gin-palace.") 156 ' changed to " (made you cry?") 164 ' changed to " ("Yes--my handwriting.) 176 . added (if you choose that word.) 189 "b" changed to "be" (she will be very obdurate) 201 . changed to ," (the woman is," Neaera continued) 214 " added (a chance of reopening the acquitance.") 247 " added (and separate excitement."). Otherwise the original has been preserved, including the use of archaic words and inconsistent hyphenation. End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Mr. Witt's Widow, by Anthony Hope