[THE END.]
[Transcriber's Notes:]
Added table of contents.
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The address transcribed from the front cover may be incomplete (probably missing a street number) because damage to the original copy has rendered it nearly indecipherable.
This story was serialized in The New York Family Story Paper beginning on March 1, 1890. It was later reissued as a stand-alone booklet. This transcription is based almost entirely on the later booklet publication, but the original serial has been referred to in a few places to confirm words lost due to damage to the booklet copy.
The original serial publication of the story was attributed to Wenona Gilman.
Page 4, removed unnecessary quote after "Godfrey Cuyler seized the girl by the shoulder." Corrected typo "tighly" in "fingers tightly laced." Corrected typo "Godfred" in last sentence of chapter II. Added missing quote after "I have come to you for your advice." Changed ? to ! after "hang a detective!"
Page 6, removed duplicate "and" before "stepping to the side."