By ANNA CHAPIN RAY
Teddy: Her Daughter
Illustrated in Colour by N. TENISON.
Many young readers have already made the acquaintance of Teddy in MissAnna Chapin Ray's previous story, "Teddy: Her Book." The heroine of thepresent story is Teddy's daughter Betty--a young lady with a strong willand decided opinions of her own. When she is first introduced to us sheis staying on a holiday at Quantuck, a secluded seaside retreat; andMiss Ray describes the various members of this small summer communitywith considerable humour. Among others is Mrs. Van Hicks, a lady ofgreat possessions but little culture, who seeks to put people under alasting obligation to her by making friends with them. On hearing thata nephew of this estimable lady is about to arrive at Quantuck, Bettymakes up her mind beforehand to dislike him. At first she almostsucceeds, for, like herself, Percival has a temper, and can be "thorny"at times. As they come to know each other better, however, a lesstempestuous state of things ensues, and eventually they cement afriendship that is destined to carry them far.
Nathalie's Sister
Illustrated in Colour by N. TENISON.
Nobody knows--or cares--much about Nathalie's Sister at the opening ofthis story. She is, indeed, merely Nathalie's sister, without a name ofher own, shining with a borrowed light. Before the end is reached,however, her many good qualities have received the recognition theydeserve, and she is Margaret Arterburn, enjoying the respect andadmiration of all her friends. Her temper is none of the best: she has away of going direct to the point in conversation, and her words havesometimes an unpleasant sting; yet when the time comes, she reveals thatshe is not lacking in the qualities of gentleness and affection, not tosay heroism, which many young readers have already learned to associatewith her sister Nathalie.
Nathalie's Chum
Illustrated in Colour by DUDLEY TENNANT.
This story deals with a chapter in the career of the Arterburn family,and particularly of Nathalie, a vivacious, strong-willed girl offifteen. After the death of their parents the children were scatteredamong different relatives, and the story describes the efforts of theeldest son, Harry, to bring them together again. At first there is agood deal of aloofness owing to the fact that, having been kept apartfor so long, the children are practically strangers to each other; butat length Harry takes his sister Nathalie into his confidence and makesher his ally in the management of their small household, while she findsin him the chum of whom she has long felt the need.
"Another of those pleasant stories of American life which Miss AnnaChapin Ray knows so well how to write."--_Birmingham Post_.
Teddy: Her Book
A Story of Sweet Sixteen. Illustrated in Colour by ROBERT HOPE.
"Teddy is a delightful personage; and the story of her friendships, herambitions, and her successes is thoroughly engrossing."--_World_.
"To read of Teddy is to love her."--_Yorkshire Daily Post_.
Janet: Her Winter in Quebec
Illustrated in Colour by GORDON BROWNE.
"The whole tone of the story is as bright and healthy as the atmospherein which these happy months were spent."--_Outlook_.
"The sparkle of a Canadian winter ripples across Anna Chapin Ray's'Janet.'"--_Lady's Pictorial_.