_(End of Miss Margaret Goodwin's narrative.)_





PART TWO


James Orlebar Cloyster's Narrative




CHAPTER 1

THE INVASION OF BOHEMIA


It is curious to reflect that my marriage (which takes place today
week) destroys once and for all my life's ambition. I have never won
through to the goal I longed for, and now I never shall.

Ever since I can remember I have yearned to be known as a Bohemian.
That was my ambition. I have ceased to struggle now. Married Bohemians
live in Oakley Street, King's Road, Chelsea. We are to rent a house in
Halkett Place.

Three years have passed since the excellent, but unsteady, steamship