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Be pleased to know, most worthy, that this little book is dedicated toyou in affection and respect.
The faults of the composition are plain to you all. I begin merely inthe hope of saying something further of the adventures of ROGERMIFFLIN, whose exploits in "Parnassus on Wheels" some of you have beenkind enough to applaud. But then came Miss Titania Chapman, and myyoung advertising man fell in love with her, and the two of them ratherran away with the tale.
I think I should explain that the passage in Chapter VIII, dealing withthe delightful talent of Mr. Sidney Drew, was written before thelamented death of that charming artist. But as it was a sinceretribute, sincerely meant, I have seen no reason for removing it.
Chapters I, II, III, and VI appeared originally in The Bookman, and tothe editor of that admirable magazine I owe thanks for his permissionto reprint.
Now that Roger is to have ten Parnassuses on the road, I am emboldenedto think that some of you may encounter them on their travels. And ifyou do, I hope you will find that these new errants of the Parnassus onWheels Corporation are living up to the ancient and honourabletraditions of our noble profession.
CHRISTOPHER MORLEY.
Philadelphia,
April 28, 1919