favorite with every one here, including Dick, my little terrier,
who--although he ought to know better at his age, being over
eight--"galumphs" about in an absurdly clumsy manner, under the mistaken
impression that he is playing with it. He only succeeds, however, in
making himself ridiculous in the eyes of the kitten, who, despite his
years, treats him with little or no respect, and does not hesitate to
box his ears, and bite his tail whenever it feels so disposed.

But I see my space is nearly exhausted, so must conclude, with very best
wishes, and hoping to hear again from all of my old friends, and as many
new ones as care to write.

Believe me,
Your affectionate friend,
THE AUTHOR.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER PAGE

I. THE BEGINNING OF A MARVELLOUS JOURNEY 1
II. THE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY 12
III. THE SAGE IN THE ONION FIELD 24
IV. STORIES AND TAILS BY THE SAGE 35
V. THE KING OF THE FISHES 47
VI. IN THE KING'S PRESENCE 59
VII. THE HUMAN RACE 68
VIII. THE DODO AT LAST 80
IX. AT THE NORTH POLE 92
X. SOME NEW ACQUAINTANCES 102
XI. THE SKIPPER OF THE "ARGONAUT" 113
XII. THE ARCHAEOPTERYX 125
XIII. THE LITTLE PANJANDRUM'S BALLOON 135
XIV. THE DUFF AND DEM EXECUTIONER 145
XV. THE EXECUTION OF THE DODO 155
XVI. THE PREHISTORIC DOCTOR 165
XVII. WAITING FOR THE TRAIN 175
XVIII. A NIGHT IN THE TRAIN 185
XIX. AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE 195
XX. A DIFFICULTY WITH THE ROUNDABOUT 216
XXI. THE LITTLE PANJANDRUM AT LAST 217
XXII. TURNED TO STONE 228
XXIII. THE DODO'S LITTLE RUSE