It makes none to mine. In the flap of the envelope Biddick writes:
"Halves, with best thanks."

Upon consideration I shall forward him a simple formal receipt.

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[Illustration: "IT LOOKS QUITE LIKE PRE-WAR BACON."

"ON THE CONTRARY, MADAM, PERMIT ME TO ASSURE YOU IT IS OUR FINEST
'POST-BELLUM STREAKY.'"]

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From a bookseller's catalogue:--

"THE ART OF TATTING.

This book is intended for the woman who has time to spare
for reading, Tatting being such quick and easy work that busy
fingers can do both at the same time."

An edition in Braille would appear to be contemplated.

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THE GERM.

The great Bacteriologist entered the lecture-room and ascended the
platform. A murmur of astonishment ran round the audience as they