CONTENTS

CHAPTERPAGE
I.The Face in the Taxi[1]
II.The Signal[13]
III.A High Explosive[26]
IV.The Fourth Party[38]
V.Catch Who Catch Can![52]
VI.Venice[64]
VII.Self-Defense[78]
VIII.The Needlewoman[91]
IX.Like to Like[103]
X.Her Ladyship[116]
XI.Dundrannanization[131]
XII.A Secret Visit[144]
XIII.An Introduction[157]
XIV.For Auld Lang Syne[171]
XV.The System Works[186]
XVI.Purple—and Fine Linen[199]
XVII.Rebellion[211]
XVIII.The Winning Ticket[225]
XIX.Views and Whims[239]
XX.Living Funnily[252]
XXI.Partie Carrée[264]
XXII.Suitable Surroundings[276]
XXIII.The Banquet[288]
XXIV.The Mascot[299]
XXV.Homage[312]
XXVI.The Air on the Coast[325]
XXVII.In Five Years[339]

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