Transcriber’s Note
Reading edition
This transcription follows the text of the Grosset & Dunlap edition published in 1928. The following alterations have been made to correct what are believed to be unambiguous printer's errors.
“Laurent-Desrousseux” has been changed to “Laurent-Desrousseaux” (Ch. XI).
“tha” has been changed to “that” (Ch. XI).
“Stavely” has been changed to “Staveley” (Ch. XVII).
“coudn't” has been changed to “couldn't” (Ch. XVII).