“And I have a letter from Mr. Ray,” said Marion, drawing one from her pocket. “He says that they are all growing steadily ‘fat and happy,’ and that his sister Ada has a brand new lover, who isn’t such a cad as the other fellow.” “Is that all he says?” asked Miss Allyn, slyly. Marion’s sweet face crimsoned to the roots of her hair. “I’ll not tell you,” she said, laughing, “for I know your tricks. You’d trot right down town and put it in the paper.” And in this pleasant manner a long, dreary struggle ended. Marion Marlowe had proved herself a heroine in more ways than one, and now, with her friends about her, and a brighter outlook before her, the courageous girl was enjoying a little respite. THE END. No. 3 of My Queen will be entitled “Marion Marlowe’s True Heart; or, How a Daughter Forgave.” If you are pleased with Marion and her adventures, the publishers trust you will continue to read her career from week to week. Questions and Answers BY GRACE SHIRLEY Note.—This department will be made a special feature of this publication. It will be conducted by Miss Shirley, whose remarkable ability to answer all questions, no matter how delicate the import, will be much appreciated, we feel sure, by all our readers, who need not hesitate to write her on any subject. Miss Shirley will have their interests at heart and never refuse her assistance or sympathy. The following letters are a few which we have received from time to time, addressed to the editors of our different publications, the answers to which will be found interesting. Street & Smith. “I am a young man of eighteen, and perhaps you will think that I should go to a man for advice in my troubles, but I have read your letters to young women and am of the opinion that your advice would be better than that of any man I ever met. I have been paying attention to a young lady for six months and have tried to be a model lover. I only earn eight dollars a week, but I have taken her to picnics and bought ice cream and soda for her frequently, yet she does not seem to care more for me than for the other young men whom she meets. Do you think it wise for me to try any longer to win her affection? “Alfred K.” We are very pleased to receive your letter and assure you that our sympathies are with all young men in their troubles. No—we would not advise you to waste any more time on the young lady in question as she does not seem to appreciate your efforts; but you must bear in mind that no amount of ice cream will buy affection. If the young lady does not love you for yourself alone, you cannot win her over even though you were to invest your whole eight dollars in sugary inducements. We would advise you to save the money you are now spending in this way in order to buy groceries for some other young lady who, we hope, will better appreciate your devotion in the future.