To

Bond and Edith Thomas

as a Record of Our Friendship





Illustrations
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"'Why, Swot,' cried Constance, 'nobody is going to kill you'"

"Miss Durant sprang out and lifted the head gently"

"Constance took the seat at the bedside"

"'I have come here--I have intruded on you, Miss Durant,' hurriedly began
the doctor"

"The two were quickly seated on the floor"