THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY 56, PATERNOSTER ROW; 65, ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD; AND 164, PICCADILLY. SOME weeks have elapsed since the author of this little story was separated by death from a dear and honoured mother, to whom she submitted all her literary work, on whose criticism she relied, and in whose judgment she placed implicit confidence. "Waiting for Sailing Orders" was the last story which passed under her aged mother's review; the title had a special charm for the latter, who knew not how soon her summons would come, but always kept her lamp trimmed, and was prepared to meet her Lord, at whatever hour He sent His summons.…
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