Love's Usuries BY LOUIS CRESWICKE Author of "Magnetism and Mystery" London HENRY J. DRANE SALISBURY HOUSE SALISBURY SQUARE, FLEET STREET, E.C. [Pg 2] [Pg 2] [Several of the following stories are reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of "Black and White," in which journal they originally appeared. "On the Eve of the Regatta" is reprinted by kind permission of the Editor of "The Gentlewoman."] "Black and White," "The Gentlewoman." [Pg 3] [Pg 3] TO H. F. PREVOST BATTERSBY, IN APPRECIATION OF MUCH GOOD FELLOWSHIP. [Pg 4] [Pg 4] Is happiness courted in vain? A will o' the wisp—nothing more? A bubble? a dream? a refrain? Is happiness courted in vain A certain begetter of pain— A fruit with an asp at the core? Is happiness courted in vain A will o' the wisp——Nothing more! A fruit with an asp at the core? A will o' the wisp——Nothing more!