As a symbol of a sacred obligation between men, it is fitting and unique. It has never been imitated or copied, and if the habit of making a clean one every day is observed, then whatever it promises will be kept clean and clear in the memory. Long live the Paper Cap!

My theory that the Paper Cap is associated with the Reform Bill, may, or may not be correct, but the union seems to be a very natural one—the Bill deserved the friendship and long adherence of the Cap, and the Cap deserved the freedom and strength of the Bill.


CONTENTS

[ THE PAPER CAP ]

[ CHAPTER I—THE SQUIRE OF ANNIS ]

[ CHAPTER II—THE PROSPECT OF LONDON LIFE ]

[ CHAPTER III—THE REALIZATION OF TROUBLE ]

[ CHAPTER IV—LONDON AND AUNT JOSEPHA ]

[ CHAPTER V—THE DISORDER CALLED LOVE ]