CONTENTS

CHAPTER
[I.]THE BOARDING-HOUSE
[II.]OLD SCHOOL-FELLOWS
[III.]MAN PROPOSES
[IV.]THE ADVERTISEMENT
[V.]THE NEXT STEP
[VI.]SEEKING TROUBLE
[VII.]AN AMAZING DISCOVERY
[VIII.]FAMILY HISTORY
[IX.]GWEN
[X.]VANE'S AUNT
[XI.]MACBETH'S BANQUET
[XII.]CUPID'S GARDEN
[XIII.]DANGER
[XIV.]AT BAY
[XV.]A FRIEND IN NEED
[XVI.]EXPLANATIONS
[XVII.]BLACKMAIL
[XVIII.]HENCH'S DIPLOMACY
[XIX.]A DENIAL
[XX.]REAPING THE WHIRLWIND
[XXI.]THE SUNSHINE OR LIFE

IN QUEER STREET

IN QUEER STREET

[CHAPTER I]

THE BOARDING-HOUSE

"Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth. Each one of us is devoted to an ideal, Mr. Spruce."