"If you wish it, dearest," she whispered, "if you wish it--after a little time." FINIS _New Stories by John Reed Scott_ Since the publication of "The Colonel of the Red Huzzars," Mr. Scott has written continuously for an increasing audience. His stories of American life as well as his Valerian romances have pleased thousands of readers, and each new novel from his pen shows the versatility and skill of a master of fiction. "The First Hurdle and Others," his latest work, is Mr. Scott at his best. The First Hurdle and Others By JOHN REED SCOTT _Author of "The Colonel of the Red Huzzars," "The Princess Dehra," "Beatrix of Clare," "The Woman in Question," "The Impostor," "In Her Own Right," etc._ _Frontispiece in color by James Montgomery Flagg 12mo. Cloth, $1.25 net. Postpaid, $1.37_ "It is the one book of short stories that is worth reading from cover to cover."--_Pittsburg Dispatch._ "The stories are entertaining, live and well written."--_Chicago Tribune._ "Mr. Scott's ability has grown remarkably as a writer of fiction. They are written with skill and humor."--_Indianapolis News._ "The same vivid imagination and rapid manner that was liked in 'The Colonel of the Red Huzzars' and the 'Princess Dehra' are manifested in Mr. Scott's briefer work."--_Hartford Courant._ "They are all interesting."--_New York Sun._ _Illustrated booklet, "The Writing of a Series of Great Romances," sent on request_ J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY PUBLISHERS PHILADELPHIA _John Reed Scott's Most Dashing and Spirited Romance_ THE LAST TRY By JOHN REED SCOTT _Author of "The Colonel of the Red Huzzars," "The Princess Dehra," "Beatrix of Clare," "The Woman in Question," "The Impostor," "In Her Own Right," etc._ Three illustrations in color by Clarence F. Underwood. 12mo. Cloth, $1.25 net. Postpaid, $1.37. This is a totally independent story, complete in itself, but in effect is a sequel to "The Colonel of the Red Huzzars" and "The Princess Dehra." In it for the last time the Duke of Lotzen tries to win the throne of his forefathers. Not openly nor in kingly fashion does he go about his work, but sneakingly, with all kinds of murderous designs upon the life of the rightful ruler of Valeria. Then, when everything else has proved futile, Lotzen plays his last card--he abducts the lovely Dehra, Queen of Valeria. How Armand meets this Last Try of Lotzen--which is played out to a finish in the capital of the Kingdom with peace and quiet on every side--how he and Lotzen fight a duel to the death in Ferida Palace, is told with a vividness, a finish and a dash, which Mr. Scott has never surpassed. It is the last of the trilogy and, we think, the best. "Spirited, graceful and absorbing at all times--hats off to John Reed Scott."--_Boston Globe._ "A novel none should sidestep, for it would be missing the best one of the season."--_Grand Rapids Herald._