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 "Manual of Political Economy  ual of Political Economy " has run through five editions, and ought to be in the hands of every youthful student of economic science. The "Economic Position of the British Laborer" is likewise a valuable contribution towards the elucidation of a painful subject; while "Pauperism: its Causes and Remedies," though, in my opinion, mistaken in some of its conclusions, is yet an eminently suggestive book.

In addition to the above works Mr. Fawcett published in June, 1879, "Free Trade and Protection," one entire edition of which was shipped for Australia and the United States, while another was taken up by the Cobden Club. There is, besides, a goodly volume of his collected "Speeches," which will well repay perusal, and another of "Essays," the conjoint production of Mrs. Fawcett and himself.

In conclusion, I cannot mention the name of this accomplished lady without according her my small meed of praise. If it was passing sad that Mr. Fawcett should lose the use of his own eyes, it was passing fortunate that he should obtain the aid of such another pair. When I think of this, it almost repents me that I should have spoken so slightingly of the compensation theorists in the first paragraph of this sketch.