ROBERT W. CHAMBERS
Reading edition
AUTHOR OF “IN SECRET,” “THE COMMON LAW,” “THE RECKONING,” “LORRAINE,” ETC.
NEW YORK GEORGE H. DORAN COMPANY
Copyright, 1920, By Robert W. Chambers
Copyright, 1919, 1920, by International Magazine Company
Printed in the United States of America
TO MY FRIEND GEORGE ARMSBY
I Mirror of Fashion, Admiral of Finance, Don’t, in a passion, Denounce this poor Romance; For, while I dare not hope it might Enthuse you, Perhaps it will, some rainy night, Amuse you. II So, your attention, In poetry polite, To my invention I bashfully invite. Don’t hurl the book at Eddie’s head Deep laden, Or Messmore’s; you might hit instead Will Braden. III Kahn among Canners, And Grand Vizier of style, Emir of Manners, Accept—and place on file— This tribute, which I proffer while I grovel, And honor with thy matchless Smile My novel. R. W. C.