⁂ Prizes to the amount of six guineas (one of which will be reserved for competitors living abroad) are offered for the best solutions of the above Puzzle Poem. The following conditions must be observed:—

1. Solutions to be written on one side of the paper only.

2. Each paper to be headed with the name and address of the competitor.

3. Attention must be paid to spelling, punctuation, and neatness.

4. Send by post to Editor, Girl’s Own Paper, 56, Paternoster Row, London. “Puzzle Poem” to be written on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

5. The last day for receiving solutions from Great Britain and Ireland will be August 17, 1899; from Abroad, October 16, 1899.

The competition is open to all without any restrictions as to sex or age.

To the Readers of “The Girl’s Own Paper.”

Dear Girls,—I have received a number of letters on the subject of my last story, “About Peggy Saville,” all expressing the kindest interest in the heroine, and a desire to know more about her.

These letters have been a great pleasure to receive, for, to tell you the truth, I myself am very fond of “Peggy Pickle,” and should much enjoy spending a longer time in her company.

Your kind Editor has expressed his desire to gratify you by publishing a sequel to the story, and we have arranged that if all goes well, the first chapter shall appear in October, or early in the spring.

For the next two months, then, you can think of me sitting in my summer-house every morning with Peggy for my companion, and I will think of you, and, I hope, work all the better for your kindly appreciation.

Your friend, Jessie de Horne Vaizey.