To be published in November, 1926. 298--The Quest of His Heart 299--Adrift on Love’s Tide To be published in December, 1926. 300--Suffered in Vain 301--Her Heart’s Delight 302--A Love Victorious ROMANCES THAT PLEASE MILLIONS The Love Story Library ALL BY RUBY M. AYRES _This Popular Writer’s Favorites_ There is unusual charm and fascination about the love stories of Ruby M. Ayres that give her writings a universal appeal. Probably there is no other romantic writer whose books are enjoyed by such a wide audience of readers. Her stories have genuine feeling and sentiment, and this quality makes them liked by those who appreciate the true romantic spirit. In this low-priced series, a choice selection of Miss Ayres’ best stories is offered. In order that there may be no confusion, we desire to say that the books listed below will be issued during the respective months in New York City and vicinity. They may not reach the readers at a distance promptly, on account of delays in transportation. To be published in July, 1926. 1--Is Love Worth While? By Ruby M. Ayres 2--The Black Sheep By Ruby M. Ayres To be published in August, 1926. 3--The Waif’s Wedding By Ruby M. Ayres 4--The Woman Hater By Ruby M. Ayres 5--The Story of an Ugly Man By Ruby M. Ayres To be published in September, 1926. 6--The Beggar Man By Ruby M. Ayres 7--The Long Lane to Happiness By Ruby M. Ayres To be published in October, 1926. 8--Dream Castles By Ruby M. Ayres 9--The Highest Bidder By Ruby M. Ayres To be published in November, 1926. 10--Love and a Lie By Ruby M. Ayres 11--The Love of Robert Dennison By Ruby M. Ayres To be published in December, 1926. 12--A Man of His Word By Ruby M. Ayres 13--The Master Man By Ruby M. Ayres SUFFERED IN VAIN OR, A PLAYTHING OF FATE BY BERTHA M. CLAY Whose complete works will be published in this, the NEW BERTHA CLAY LIBRARY [Illustration: S AND S NOVELS] Printed in the U. S. A. STREET & SMITH CORPORATION PUBLISHERS 79-89 Seventh Avenue, New York SUFFERED IN VAIN. CONTENTS