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On Leithay's Banks. By Rosa Mackenzie Kettle. (James Weir.) —This

is a pretty, sentimental story ; a little old-fashioned, but of an acceptable old fashion. There is something of a "keepsake "and " forget-me-not " flavour about it ; it is very decorous, very refined ; it reminds us of Mrs. Sherwood, "Charlotte Elizabeth," and the days of lavender-silk gowns and lavender-scented linen. The story does not, however, want for vigour and purpose, and is well worth reading. It is religious in tone, and we hope that will be regarded as an addi- tional recommendation.