Transcriber’s Notes

This transcription follows the text of the edition published by A. L. Burt Company in 1927. However, the following alterations have been made to correct what are believed to be unambiguous errors in the text:

“enchanced” to “enhanced” (Chapter I);

“accomodation” to “accommodation” (Chapter I);

“if you fell safe” to “if you feel safe” (Chapter VII);

“absurb” to “absurd” (Chapter X);

“grotequely” to “grotesquely” (Chapter XI);

“Bennet” to “Bennett” (Chapter XII, two occurrences);

“moonlinght” to “moonlight” (Chapter XIII); and

“pyschological” to “psychological” (Chapter XVI).