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stories of which I have treasured up vast numbers, but as the 

 collection has become very considerable, I have thought it 

 best to embody them, together with other matter in con- 

 nexion with it, in a separate work ; which may not im- 

 probably be hereafter submitted to the public. 



L. LLOYD. 



16, KING STREET, ST. JAMES'S, 

 DECEMBER 22, 1853. 



