Transcriber’s Notes

This transcription follows the text of the edition published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1927 (by arrangement with Harper & Brothers). However, the following alterations have been made to correct what are believed to be unambiguous errors in the text:

“be would consult” to “he would consult” (Ch. VI);

“the man” to “The man” (Ch. IX);

“arroused” to “aroused” (Ch. X);

“oxyacetlene” to “oxyacetylene” (Ch. XVI).