THE AUTHOR OF "TRIXIE"
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The struggle was protracted and ended, I regret to say, in the victory of the Artist. Yes, the Archdeacon and the Pastor of Souls were downed. The Artist took pen in hand and wrote what follows:
The Vicarage
Old Kensington.My dear Bisham,
I should very much like to have a little chat with you at your early convenience. Say to-morrow for tea, at four.
Affectionately,
Samson Roach.P.S.—My very dear love to darling Chloë
