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Ready November Ist ANOTHER THRILLING ROMANCE’ By the Author of “ Alice Wilde.” Number Ten of this series (to issue November 1st) will be another novel by MRS. METTLA VY. VICTOR, Author ofthe beautiful and popular story, ** Alice Wilde, The Raft It is called THE BACKWOOD’S BRIDE: 4& ROMANCE OF SQATTER LIFE. r—— @ftre sman’s Daughter " [The writer of this romance contessedly stands unrivaled as a de- lineator of backwood's life, Character and scenes. She writes with pas-" sion and power—has & vein of humor which is as rare a8 it is irresisii- ble--is equally at home in scenes of excitement, in the elimination or .. the “grand Passion,” love, and in the painting of fireside and Social] _ life. Her stories always impress the mind vividly—always touch the heart of the reader—always leave u pleasant and lasting impression on _ the mind. Hence she is greatly sought after by publishers, jy¢ writes only for a few. She is engaged to contribute some of her best roman- ces to the Dime Novel series.] eo THE BACKWOOp’'s BRIDE Is a truly superb story, It embodies more incident, more pathos and beauty of delineation than any novel yet given i ‘ series, and it is but just, to say, it is one of the most admirable rom: a’ ces given to the public since the days of Cooper's « Pathfinder” "Tk will more than answer the expectation excited by “ Alice Wilde” its characters and scenes are of a highly Exciting but thoroughly 4 fal nature. Squatter and Border Life never hag er tees ons the publishers offer it in the full confidence that jt Will. pro eg fi é, . lf “4 prove one of the most popular romances ever issued from {}o American press. ims, 7. SRWION P. BEapi ey & CO for . 4 > . ‘ £ ee” Lageta ee a CO OE ee es a coe