THE RIVALS OF THE CORN-FIELD.

GRIFFITH & FARRAN

(SUCCESSORS TO NEWBERY AND HARRIS)

WEST CORNER ST PAUL'S CHURCHYARD, LONDON

E. P. DUTTON AND CO., NEW YORK

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OXFORD

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Dedicated

TO MY GOD-DAUGHTER

DAISY LEE.