PREFACE

In his last letter to me Caldecott wrote: 'I have been making several attempts at the Giant, and have been cogitating over the Illustrations to "Jack" generally. During the winter I shall be able to show you some of my ideas.' The following unfinished Sketches are the 'ideas,' which, with Mrs. Caldecott's kind permission, have been reproduced.

H. T.

To My Father, In Recognition Of What This Booklet Owes To Him, And To My Nephews, 'Golden-Hair'd' Ally, Charlie, And Michael, Who Have So Far Condescended As To Honour It With Their Approbation.