THE CHILDREN OF THE DEAD END There are Fairies in the city, There are Fairies on the down, When Wee Hughie comes from Ireland To visit London Town. There is sunshine in the dungeon, There is starlight in the grave, If June will but remember The things that April gave. There are Fairies on the down, To visit London Town. There is starlight in the grave, The things that April gave. [Pg vi] [Pg vi] [Pg vii] [Pg vii] CONTENTS [Pg viii] [Pg viii] All the characters in this book are entirely imaginary and have no relation whatsoever to any living persons. [Pg 9] [Pg 9] ADVENTURES OF BINDLE CHAPTER I THE COMING OF THE LODGER Bang! Even Bindle was startled by the emphasis with which Mrs. Bindle placed upon the supper-table a large pie-dish containing a savoury-smelling stew.