Globe:—"Mr. Firth Scott writes a straightforward, vigorous style, and has a keen eye for effective incident."

World:—"Deserves grateful recognition by lovers of tales well told."

Scotsman:—"Characteristically Australian."

Morning Post:—"The story of Australian settlement is of enthralling interest."

Saturday Review:—"This interesting and instructive book is very pleasant reading."

Literary World:—"Mr. Firth Scott's stories are, alternately imbued with rare glamour and realism. In either atmosphere he is entertaining, and in both convincing."

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CONTENTS

ICrotchety Dudgeon[9]
IIThe Riddle[21]
IIIDisappeared[34]
IVDurham's Surmise[44]
VMrs. Burke's Presentiment[58]
VIThe Face at the Window[79]
VIISnared[93]
VIIIThe Note that Failed[103]
IXDudgeon's Hospitality[118]
X"Fooled"[133]
XIMrs. Burke's Rebuff[156]
XIIAs Through a Mist[173]
XIIIRevenge is Sweet[191]
XIVThe Last Straw[211]
XVThe Rider's Scorn[227]
XVILove's Conquest[244]
XVIIDudgeon Proposes[265]
XVIIIUnmasked[286]
XIXThe Ashes of Silence[307]