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LITTLE MR. BOUNCER
Calendar." He was by no means an ill-looking young man, although during his interview with Mr. Bouncer, his countenance could assume an expression that was the very reverse of prepossessing.
"Good morning!" said little Mr. Bouncer, as he closed the door behind him. "I 'm lucky to find you in; and not only in, but alone."
"The luck 's all on your side," sharply rejoined the other, who seemed to sniff a coming breeze.
"Then I 'll make the most of my luck," said the intruder, as he flourished his battered cap by its tassel. "My name is Bouncer on the Grampian Hills, and also
