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Set in England. Men, marriage and babies. A gentleman's racing party to Epsom is surprised when their hamper is found to contain a baby - which Tom Villars mistakes for his own. A practical joke played by his sister-in-law - her suitor and the butler assisting - teaches him to value his wife and child a little more highly. Comic. General comments on the lack of domesticity in certain husbands. Touch of social satire of racing parties. (And - naturally - the baby so hidden belongs to a poor woman, is not the lord and heir of the Villars'.) (PB)
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From 'Queer Stories' in London Truth, published by Special Arrangement with the Proprietor. (PB)
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