These short essays were in type and ready for press before the publication of Laura Bridgrnan by Dr. Howe's two daughters, and in writing them I had no opportunity of consulting that very interesting and useful work. The delay, which has taken place in printing off, has been due to private causes. If I had been earlier in possession of this fresh and delightful Life of Laura, I should no doubt have quoted from it, but I should not have had to alter any opinion I have expressed.

A. M.

Jany. 1905.