I love everything that's old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine. —Goldsmith. Publishers Logo Illustrated PAUL ELDER AND COMPANY PUBLISHERS, SAN FRANCISCO Copyright, 1911 by Paul Elder and Company The articles in this book appeared originally in the Sunday book-page of the San Francisco Chronicle. The privilege of reproducing them here is due to the courtesy of M. H. de Young, Esq. TO THE MEMORY OF MY SON HAROLD, MY BEST CRITIC, MY OTHER SELF, WHOSE DEATH HAS TAKEN THE LIGHT OUT OF MY LIFE.
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