himself a keen observer, _in situ_, of the conditions which I have
herein sought to portray, this book is most affectionately
inscribed.

THE AUTHOR.


CONTENTS


CHAPTER PAGE

I. BECAUSE PATRICIA SAID "NO" 3

II. THE BOSS 26

III. A FALSE GALLOP OF MEMORIES 40

IV. THE HIGHBINDERS 56

V. AT WARTRACE HALL 69

VI. ON THE WING OF OCCASIONS 86

VII. A BATTLE ROYAL 96

VIII. THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT 110

IX. THE RANK AND FILE 121