These incidents occurred nearly three years ago. Since then Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walkingshaw and Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Vernon have grown into comparatively old married couples. As for the genial and sagacious author of their happiness, the latest report to hand informs the present editor that the name of James Heriot Walkingshaw stands first in the batting averages of a select preparatory school. THE END Transcriber's Note: Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise, every effort has been made to remain true to the author's intent. End of Project Gutenberg's The Prodigal Father, by J. Storer Clouston