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Rh attention; but we do not think it would prove a success, and it is therefore returned to you herewith. We do not care to publish third-rate books. We remain yours obediently, (late Sampson, Low & Co.).

To, P. O. Bethnal Green.


 * —I have to return your paper on Universal Art. It is not without merit; but I consider art such an important subject that I mean to deal with it exclusively myself. With thanks for kindly appreciation of my new venture.

I am yours faithfully, Universal Review.

To Smith Street, Blackwall.


 * —Yes, I distinctly remember meeting you on the occasion to which you refer, and it is naturally gratifying to me to hear that you enjoy my writing so much. Unfortunately, however, I am unable to accept your generous offer to do Lord Beaconsfield for the "English Men of Letters" series, as the volume has been already arranged for.

Yours sincerely, , Ed. "English Men of Letters" series.

To, Peebles, N.B.


 * —The jokes which you forwarded to Punch