By ROBERT MACDONALD. A novelette of artistic literary merit, narrating the varied experiences of an American girl in her effort toward capturing a titled husband. ESARHADDON By COUNT LEO TOLSTOY. Three allegorical stories illustrating Tolstoy's theories of non-resistance, and the essential unity of all forms of life. _Small 12mo, Dainty Cloth Binding, Illustrated._ _40 cents each_ FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Pubs. NEW YORK AND LONDON THE HOUR-GLASS STORIES THE CZAR'S GIFT BY WILLIAM ORDWAY PARTRIDGE. How freedom was obtained for an exiled brother. THE EMANCIPATION OF MISS SUSANA An entrancing love story that ends in a most romantic marriage. THE OLD DARNMAN By CHARLES L. GOODELL, D.D. A character known to many a New England boy and girl, in which the "lost bride" is the occasion for a lifelong search from door to door. BALM IN GILEAD By FLORENCE MORSE KINGSLEY. A very touching story of a mother's grief over the loss of her child of tender years, and her search for comfort, which she finds at last in her husband's loyal Christian faith. MISERERE By MABEL WAGNALLS. The romantic story of a sweet voice that thrilled great audiences in operatic Paris, Berlin, etc. PARSIFAL By H. R. HAWEIS. An intimate study of the great operatic masterpiece. THE TROUBLE WOMAN By CLARA MORRIS. A pathetic little story full of heart interest. _Small 12mo, Dainty Cloth Binding, Illustrated. 40 cents each_ FUNK & WAGNALLS COMPANY, Pubs. NEW YORK AND LONDON "There is a world of sense and practical truth in this valuable book."--_The Brooklyn Eagle_. A Bundle of Letters To Busy Girls. By Miss Grace E. Dodge, _(Member of the New York Board of Education)._ "These Twelve Letters are all on 'Practical Matters' which enter into the life of all our 'Girls.'... All is subordinated to produce wise, practical, and much-needed instruction, in plain, common-sense, brief, and wonderfully effective words. They are indeed a model. The author, as one of the 'Girls,' puts herself on their level, and speaks in their language, and voices their feelings, wants, and trials. Nothing could be more wisely done, for the object in view. The little book can not fail to do great good to the class of girls for whom it has been prepared. Let it be circulated."--_The Christian Observer, Louisville_. "Some philanthropic person ought to see this book put into the hands of thousands of school and shop girls throughout the country. It would be a bit of philanthropy that would bear more moral fruit than often comes from the charitable endeavor."--_The Journal of Education, Boston_. "No class of girls can be more usefully employed than in reading and discussing the points suggested in this excellent book."--_Woman's Journal, Boston_. "It is one of the best and most helpful books I ever read. It is written with charming directness and simplicity."--_"Josiah Allen's Wife."_