ALICE SOMERTON
Reading edition
AUTHOR OF "LAYTON CROFT" ETC.
LONDON FREDERICK WARNE AND CO. AND NEW YORK
He tried to open the window that he might throw it into the sea. See p. 24.
TO GLANVILLE AND HIS EIGHT SCHOOLFELLOWS.
Perhaps, dear boys, you wonder why I should have dedicated this little book to you: it is that you may feel a deeper interest in it, and imbibe, from reading it, an earnest love and reverence for your Bible, which, like a good angel, can guide you safely through the world as long as you live. Like Hubert's mother, I ask you to read a portion every day; and, whatever be the battle of life you may have to fight, may God's blessing attend you, making you humble towards Him, dutiful to your parents, and a blessing to mankind.
Believe me, Yours affectionately, ALICE SOMERTON.