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F It be difficult to realize that a book can hold all the excitement of a detective story and yet preserve the sweetness and charm of "Marcia Schuyler" it is only necessary to read "The Mystery of Mary" to see how the thing is done. Young Dunham, in a hurry for dinner, crosses the tracks and at the tunnel's mouth hears a faint cry for help. The girl is beautiful, hatless, and running away. She answers no questions, but Dunham will not leave her. How she humorously becomes a guest at a dinner party when she has never met the hostess, how she strangely (and convincingly) foils pursuit, and what becomes of Mary, are things worth learning for the reader who wishes good entertainment.

"A sprightly tale."—Edwin Markham in New York American.

"A story of singular charm."—San Francisco Bulletin.

"An eighteen carat mystery, this."—Brooklyn Eagle.

"A distinctly unusual and bright, fascinating and wholesome story."—Boston Globe.

"This is one of those fresh, wholesome, charming romances with a sweet and beautiful heroine."—''Portland, Ore. Evening Telegram''.

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