CONTENTS

ILLUSTRATIONS

I THE ASSOCIATED SHADES TAKE ACTION

II THE STRANGER UNRAVELS A MYSTERY AND REVEALS HIMSELF

III THE SEARCH-PARTY IS ORGANIZED

IV ON BOARD THE HOUSE-BOAT

V A CONFERENCE ON DECK

VI A CONFERENCE BELOW-STAIRS

VII THE "GEHENNA" IS CHARTERED

VIII ON BOARD THE "GEHENNA"

IX CAPTAIN KIDD MEETS WITH AN OBSTACLE

X A WARNING ACCEPTED

XI MAROONED

XII THE ESCAPE AND THE END

The Stranger drew forth a bundle of business cards

THE PURSUIT OF THE
HOUSE-BOAT

BEING SOME FURTHER
ACCOUNT OF THE DOINGS
OF THE ASSOCIATED SHADES,
UNDER THE LEADERSHIP
OF SHERLOCK HOLMES ESQ.

BY
JOHN KENDRICK BANGS
AUTHOR OF “A HOUSE-BOAT ON THE STYX,” ETC.

ILLUSTRATED

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LONDON AND NEW YORK
HARPER AND BROTHERS
45, ALBEMARLE STREET, W.
1919

FOURTEENTH IMPRESSION