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PREFACE TO THE REVISED EDITION.
that of the father, well illustrate the old saying, that, sooner or later, every wrong-doer is bound to overreach himself and fall into the hands of justice.
Upon first appearing in print, "The Last Cruise of the Spitfire" was as well received as the stories in the "Bound to Succeed Series," which had preceded it; and once again the author begs to thank readers and critics for their continued kindness to him.
EDWARD STRATEMEYER.
Newark, N.J.,
May 1, 1899.
May 1, 1899.
