because of its merits, but because of the subject 

 matter, I dedicate this diary to Irving Bacheller, old-time 

 friend, long-time chum, all-time good fellow, successful 

 author, jovial companion, good citizen. He ought to have 

 been a member of the party and told the story; then it 



would be worth while. 



A. BARTON HEPBURN 



