Copyright, 1902
By L. C. Page & Company
(Incorporated)
Published June, 1902
TO
E. FG. L.,
IN GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
OF MUCH KIND ADVICE
AND HELP.
I. “SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT?”
XII. THE STANDARD-BEARER FALLS
XVI. A CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES
XIX. THE VALUE OF A REPUTATION
XX. FOR THE HONOUR OF ENGLAND’S SAKE
XXII. A SILENCE THAT WAS GOLDEN
“Now, Dick, I want to trot you out this afternoon, so please put onyour smartest clothes, and your best company manners, and your mostwinning smile.”
“Has your majesty any more commands? I was under the impression that Iwas excused further duty to-day, on condition of dining out with youto-night and to-morrow night.”
“This is not duty, it is pleasure—or ought to be.”
“That sounds more inviting. Who gets the pleasure?”
“I do, if you will come, and I will promise you some as well.”
“Your generosity exceeds my highest expectations, but I should likepar