IX. The Revenge 144

X. The Helper 157

XI. William and the Smuggler 174

XII. The Reform of William 197

XIII. William and the Ancient Souls 213

XIV. William's Christmas Eve 228





CHAPTER I

A BUSY DAY


William awoke and rubbed his eyes. It was Christmas Day--the day to
which he had looked forward with mingled feelings for twelve months.
It was a jolly day, of course--presents and turkey and crackers and
staying up late. On the other hand, there were generally too many
relations about, too much was often expected of one, the curious taste
displayed by people who gave one presents often marred one's pleasure.

He looked round his bedroom expectantly. On the wall, just opposite