Chapter I: Introduction: HAARLEM, March 1908

_Dear Cuey-na-Gael_,

Thank you ever so much for the pleasure you gave me by sending me the account of your friend O'Neill's experiences in our country.

It is excellent fun and the whole thing is full of quiet humour.

It cannot but be highly appreciated by all Dutch people who are trying to master the difficulties of English, and often despair of finding the right word for the right place. To all such it will be quite a treat to see how their vernacular puzzled your fellow-countryman.

The booklet fully deserves a place in the libraries of our H. B. Schools and Gymnasiums, and is sure to find one there.

Wishing you all possible success with your publication,

I remain
Yours very truly,
C. HEYMAN.

_For permission to give recitations
or readings from this book
application should be made
to the Publisher._

CONTENTS.

Page.
INTRODUCTION. v

CHAPTER I.
O'NEILL'S GREAT PLANS 1

CHAPTER II.
GRAMMAR AND PHRASE BOOK 6

CHAPTER III.
THE RECITATIONS IN THE WOOD 18

CHAPTER IV.
THE PURCHASE OF THE PENS 22

CHAPTER V.
LOCAL COLOUR 31

CHAPTER VI.
A WASH-LIST IN DUTCH 37

CHAPTER VII.
SOME MISUNDERSTANDINGS 48

CHAPTER VIII.
OUT FOR A WALK 52

CHAPTER IX.
THE QUEST OF MIJNHEER HIERNAAST 68

CHAPTER X.
THE PARCEL POST 77

CHAPTER XI.
A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW 89

CHAPTER XII.
DUTCH CORRESPONDENCE 100