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CUKTIS-one of on rapidly rising novelists, whose works have obtaine a truly gratifying share of public appreciation. While writing under the literary disguisn c "SHIRLBY SMITH," our author attracted marke attention, her earlier works displaying a reserve c strength and resource that has been abundantl verified by the high character of her subsequen productions. ELLA J. CURTIS' stories are distinguished b their charming and attractive style, boldly conceive and well-planned plots, briskness of movement an brightness of diction, and we can promise our readei a treat In her forthcoming original story. A GAME OF CHANCE, By ELLA J. CURTIS (Shirley Smith). The story has been expressly written for Newi paper Publication, and Is now running in the OTAGO WITNESS. A GAME OF CHANCE Is the Story of a Deeply Laid Plot in unravellin, which we are introduced to characters in whos destinies we become thoroughly interested —en ohanted by the Novelist's art. 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