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CONTENTS.

CONTENTS.

Page

• Peter Ploddy's Dream 5

• The Black Maria 24

• Slyder Downehylle 37

• Highdays and Holidays 54

• The News-boy 63

• Gossip about Gossiping 82

• Shiverton Shakes 99

• The Boys that run with the Engine 125

• Jack Spratte's Revenge 140

• Corner Loungers 166