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CHAPTER
I. In which someparticulars are given of the Fox-Corderyfamily.
IV. Wherein Cinderella asserts herself.
V. In which John Dixon informs Mr. Fox-Corderythat he has seen a ghost.
VI. In which we make the acquaintance of Rathbeal.
VIII. The gambler's confession.
IX. Mr. Fox-Cordery is not easy in his mind.
X. In which Mr. Fox-Cordery meets with a repulse.
XIII. In which Rathbeal makes a winning move.
XIV. Do you remember Billy's last prayer?
This is not exactly a story of Cinderella, although a modernCinderella--of whom there are a great many more in our social lifethan people wot of--plays her modest part therein; and the allusion toone of the world's prettiest fairy-tales is apposite enough becauseher Prince, an ordinary English gentleman prosaically named JohnDixon, was first drawn to her by the pity which stirs every honestheart when innocence and helplessness are imposed upon. Pity becamepresently sweetened by affection, and subsequently glorified by love,which, at the opening of