MR. TOM NODDY'S FIRST DAY WITH THE HOUNDS.

[Illustration: No. I.

_Groom._ "YOU'LL FIND THE MARE IN RARE FETTLE, SIR. SHE'S UNCOMMON

FRESH TO BE SURE!"]

[Illustration: No. II.

SO FRESH THAT SHE WON'T LET T. N. MOUNT FOR EVER SO LONG, AND WHEN SHE

DOES]

[Illustration: No. III.