ABSTRACT
ONE day, whilst the boys were waiting for a turn to go out with a job, Mr. Sparkler, casting his eye over the heath, saw a young woman, whom he instantly recognised as the maid-servant from Madame de Blanchard's establishment for young ladies, advancing in the direction of the donkey-stands. Being a thoroughly business man, and knowing that such orders were generally very excellent and extensive, Mr. Sparkler did not think it beneath his dignity to play the part of touter, but hurried forward to meet the young woman with a rapidity which showed that he was rather nervous lest anybody else should snatch the chance from him.
