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                                GOSLINGS

                                   By

                            J. D. BERESFORD

               Author of "The Hampdenshire Wonder," etc.


                                 London
                           William Heinemann
                                  1913








BOOK I

THE NEW PLAGUE


I--THE GOSLING FAMILY


1

"Where's the gels gone to?" asked Mr Gosling.

"Up the 'Igh Road to look at the shops. I'm expectin' 'em in every
minute."

"Ho!" said Gosling. He leaned against the dresser; the kitchen was
hot with steam, and he fumbled