BOOK 4

ILLUSTRATIONS

FROM DRAWINGS BY WILL OWEN

[Mr Chase, with his friend in his powerful grasp, was doing his best]
["What on earth's the matter?" she inquired]

FAIRY GOLD

"Come and have a pint and talk it over," said Mr. Augustus Teak. "I've got reasons in my 'ead that you don't dream of, Alf."

Mr. Chase grunted and stole a side-glance at the small figure of his companion. "All brains, you are, Gussie," he remarked. "That's why it is you're so well off."