Most of these sketches are reprinted from “The Speaker,” and appear in this form by the kind permission of its Editor.

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ERRATA AND ADDENDA.

P. 19, line 14 (from the top), for “enteric” read “esoteric.”

P. 73, second footnote, for “Sophia, Lady Gowl,” read “Lady Sophia Gowl.”

P. 277 (line 5 from bottom), for “the charming prospect of such a bribe,” read “Bride.”

P. 456, delete all references to Black-mail, passim.

P. 510 (line 6 from top), for “Chou-fleur”, read “Chauffeur.”

Direction to Printer.—Please print hard, strong, clear, straight, neat, clean, and well. Try and avoid those little black smudges!