The publisher's name comes from the first half of the book, as does the illustration.

Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise, every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and intent.

A table of contents has been added for the reader's convenience.

Page [202], "Baggerly" changed to "Baggerley" ("Perhaps Miss Baggerley would tell you").

Page [251], "Beggarly" changed to "Beggarley" ("Not even Miss Beggarley").