Miss Helen Mathers , author of the famous novel Comin' thro' the Rye

It was in September, 1909, that Miss Helen I Mathers announced her intention of never writing another novel, to the great regret of thousands of readers.

This gifted lady wrote her first story at nine, at thirteen composed a poem which called forth the praise of Rossetti, and was still in her teens when she began to write her first famous novel, "Comin' thro' the Rye,"

Miss Mathers first wrote the novel on scraps of paper and old account books. When offered to a publisher, however, it was immediately accepted. Next to this story, the author considers "Bam Wildfire" the best story she ever wrote, but she says, "I get letters from all parts of the world about 'comin' thro' the Rye,' and I know it has been a great power and help to many unhappy people." Miss Mathers has also contributed to Every Woman's Encyclopaedia.