Chapter II

[The response of Paddy O’Connell, of Glendalough, County Wicklow, to his friend, Henry Gastonard of the Maison du bon Tabac at Paris.]

Glendalough, County Wicklow,
May 18th, 1905.

Dear Henry,--Your letter is received. I gather therefrom two facts:--1. That you are making a fool of yourself in Paris. 2. That this occupation is congenial to you and the lady of the circus, upon whom you appear to have bestowed your patronage.--Believe me to be, My dear Henry,

Yours sincerely,
Paddy O’Connell.