Photograph of J. M. Barrie

THE NOVELS, TALES AND SKETCHES
OF J. M. BARRIE

BETTER DEAD

[Transcriber's note: This volume from which this e-book was created contained originally the two books, "Auld Licht Idylls" and "Better Dead." The Introduction (below) discusses both books.]

PUBLISHED IN NEW YORK BY
CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS
1896

AUTHOR'S EDITION
Copyright, 1896, by CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS.

TO
FREDERICK GREENWOOD

INTRODUCTION