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Editha _Frontispiece_
She spent most of her time in the library reading her papa's big
books 13
Through the newspapers she found there were men who lived by
breaking into people's houses 17
"Never mind about the burglars, Nixie" 21
"The burglars, Miss, that broke into number eighteen last night" 25
"Kitty," he said, "I am obliged to go to Glasgow" 29
"Don't be frightened," she said, "I don't want to hurt you" 33
He laughed so hard, that he doubled up 37
"It's curious that you should know just where to look for
things," said Editha 41
"To think o' me forgettin' my card-case," he said 45
Editha came slowly down the staircase with her treasures 49
He threw his head very far back, which was vulgar 53
"To think of her risking her dear little life to save me!" 57
The burglar brought from under his mattress a box, which he
handed to the little girl 61