They came down to breakfast somewhat late, and, as soon as they arrived, the Biggleses swooped up the last fragments that remained on their plates, and made a stately march out of the dining-room, Then Miss Hoogencamp arose and departed, leaving a whole fish-ball on her plate.

Even as Atalanta might have dropped an apple behind her to tempt her pursuer to check his speed, so Miss Hoogencamp left that fish-ball behind her, and between her maiden self and contamination.

R56327. BOUNCING FISH-BALLS, by Carveth Wells.

SEE Bouncing fish-balls.

R56327. BOUNCING FISH-BALLS, by Carveth Wells.

SEE Bouncing fish-balls.