PUBLISHERS NEW YORK



_Copyright, 1910, By_

G.W. DILLINGHAM COMPANY




ILLUSTRATIONS

Anna _Frontispiece_

Almost instantly the Italian bully was sprawling in the scuppers and
Vanderlyn had raised the old man to his feet

It was as if the "sweet birds singing in his heart" had risen and were
perched, all twittering and cooing, chirping, carolling upon his lips

"She is not guilty! No; it is I--I--I!"




The Old Flute-Player

CHAPTER I