And it is very nearly the end of mine. I easily persuaded May that to make her confession public would do no good to any one. When the inquest was held Mrs. Atkins told what she knew of the deceased, and although several people considered that her conduct had been suspicious, yet no one, I think, questioned that the verdict that Allan Brown met his death "by a person or persons unknown," was the only one which could have been rendered. I have never really learned whether the name of the Rosemere victim was Derwent or Brown. As May had not seen her brother since he left his home many years before as a beardless boy, it is quite possible that her failure to recognise him was simply due to the great change which dissipation, as well as years, had wrought in him. However, as young Derwent was never again heard of, I have always believed that it is he who lies in some unnamed grave in the potter's field. But that his fate may never become known to his mother and sister, is my most ardent wish. Years have passed since these occurrences took place, and May Derwent is, I am glad to say, May Derwent no longer. From time to time I see Merritt, but as he will talk of nothing but the Rosemere murder, I avoid him as much as possible. I am sure that, although he has never been able to discover a single damaging fact against my wife, yet his detective instinct tells him that she alone could solve, if she wanted to, the mystery of "The House Opposite." THE END. GOOD FICTION The Shadow of Victory A Romance of Fort Dearborn. By MYRTLE REED, author of "Love Letters of a Musician," "Lavender and Old Lace," etc. 12o. (By mail, $1.35) net, $1.20 This latest work by the author of "Lavender and Old Lace" is a vigorous novel showing the development of character amid the rough and stirring scenes of an early Western trading post. The people of the book are real and attractive, and the heroine belongs to the best type of a strong fascinating American womanhood. The story is full of Miss Reed's characteristic breezy humor and has many touches of genuine sentiment. This book will appeal strongly to the readers who have been charmed by the grace and wit of Miss Reed's earlier works, and it is also sure of a warm reception from all those who love an exciting story well told. Free, Not Bound By KATRINA TRASK, author of "Under King Constantine," "Christalan," etc. 12o. (By mail, $1.20) net, $1.10 The story of a woman's love. The time of the story is in the year 1777, but it is in no sense an historical novel; in fact, the evident artistic purpose of the author has been to make the type of her heroine universal rather than local. The atmosphere of Revolutionary times is purely incidental.