A Mere Accident — Dedication

London: Vizetelly & Co., 1 July 1887, page [3], 76 words

To My Friends at Buckingham.

Nearly twenty years have gone since first we met, dear friends; time has but strengthened our early affections, so for love token, for sign of the years, I bring you this book — these views of your beautiful house and hills where I have spent so many happy days, these last perhaps the happiest of all.

G.M.