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CONTENTS

[Chapter I. The Bootblack and the Deacon.]

[Chapter II. A Boy to the Rescue.]

[Chapter III. An Astounding Proposition.]

[Chapter IV. A Bold Stand.]

[Chapter V. Surprise Upon Surprise.]

[Chapter VI. Carrying the News.]