She insisted that if he would make use of his genius he might employ his spare time to great profit by writing for magazines or periodicals; and, inspirited by so flattering a proposition, Charley had got himself introduced to the editor of a newly-projected publication.

At his instance he was to write a tale for approval, and 'Crinoline and Macassar' was the name selected for his first attempt.
The affair had been fully talked over at Hampton, and it had been arranged that the young author should submit his story, when completed, to the friendly criticism of the party assembled at Surbiton Cottage, before he sent it to the editor.

He had undertaken to have 'Crinoline and Macassar' ready for perusal on the next Saturday, and in spite of Mr.M'Ruen and Norah Geraghty, he had really been at work.
'Will it be finished by Saturday, Charley ?' said Norman.
'Yes--at least I hope so; but if that's not done, I have another all complete.' 'Another! and what is that called ?' 'Oh, that's a very short one,' said Charley, modestly.
'But, short as it is, it must have a name, I suppose.

What's the name of the short one ?' 'Why, the name is long enough; it's the longest part about it.
The editor gave me the name, you know, and then I had to write the story.

It's to be called "Sir Anthony Allan-a-dale and the Baron of Ballyporeen."' 'Oh! two rival knights in love with the same lady, of course,' and Harry gave a gentle sigh as he thought of his own still unhealed grief.