CONTENTS.

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I. A BREEZE FROM THE WOODS,[9]
II. LOCUSTS AND WILD HONEY,[37]
III. A WEEK IN MENDOCINO,[53]
IV. UNDER A MADROÑO,[77]
V. A DAY ON THE LOS GATOS,[95]
VI. SHADOWS OF ST. HELENA,[113]
VII. THE HOUSE ON THE HILL,[137]
VIII. THE GARDEN ON THE HILL,[161]
IX. THE HOMESTEAD BY THE SEA, [187]
X. SUBURBAN ETCHINGS,[213]
XI. LITERATURE AND ART,[229]


A BREEZE FROM THE WOODS.

"Shall we go to the Springs this year?" asked a demure woman as she handed the tea and toast across the table.