A.E.F.

IN LOVING MEMORY

this story is lovingly dedicated

BY HER NIECE




[Illustration: "HOW SWEET THE BREATH BENEATH THE HILL OF SHARON'S LOVELY
ROSE."]




CONTENTS.

CHAPTER

I. THINGS BEGIN TO HAPPEN
"A magician most profound in his art."

II. ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HEDGE
"Give me leave to speak my mind."

III. FRIENDSHIP
"True it is that we have seen better days."