Three brass balls

Front matter

BY GEORGE R. SIMS.

NOW READY,

THE DAGONET BALLADS.

Preface

The "Three Brass Balls" which occasionally figure at the side of a Pawnbroker's door have been selected as a title for these sketches, the " Three Gilt Balls," which hang higher up, having already done duty outside a cover. The writer's purpose has not been to attack the trade, which is, with few exceptions, honourably conducted, but to narrate the history of some of the customers. He takes this opportunity of acknowledging the kindness of an old-established and highly-esteemed pawnbroker, who placed much valuable information at his service.

London, June, 1880.

Contents

Prologue i

A Gold Bracelet 5

A Diamond Necklace A Pair of Blankets .

THREE BRASS BALLS.