Some passages in the life of John H. Higginson, Esq., the happy
sportsman, with a surprising affliction that befell the Author Page 72

The Author, being in prison, makes a confidant of a deputy attorney-general.—
The inconvenience of telling a truth which
happens to be somewhat incredible... 79

Sheppard Lee is visited by new friends, released from prison, and
carried to his new place of abode... 85

Containing illustrations of the advantages of dying an unusual
death in times of high political excitement... 90

The true meaning of the word Podagra... 94

Sheppard Lee's introduction to his wife, and his suspicion that all
is not gold that glistens... 100

A comparison between dunning and scolding, with some thoughts
on suicide... 106

Sheppard Lee forms sundry acquaintances, some of which are
genteel... 111

The Author grows weary of his wife, and mistakes the river
Schuylkill for the river Lethe.—The tragical adventure that befell
a young gentleman in that romantic tide, with its effects
upon the destinies of Sheppard Lee... 120

The inconveniences of being drowned.—The first chapter of the
history of I. D. Dawkins, Esq.... Page 127

A conversation betwixt the Author and his bosom friend, John
Tickle, Esq.... 131

In which Sheppard Lee is prepared for the brilliant destiny that
awaits him... 137

In which Sheppard Lee has an interview with a lady, who tells
him a secret... 142

An inventory of a young gentleman's effects, with some account
of Mr. Sniggles, his landlord... 147

Sheppard Lee hears news of his uncle, and Mr. Sniggles is
brought to his senses... 153

In which Sheppard Lee is told his history... 157

A conversation with a tailor.—Sheppard Lee finds himself in a
situation truly appalling... 164

The Author receives a visit from his uncle, Samuel Wilkins, Esq.,
and is relieved from his tormentors... 170

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Some account of Sheppard Lee's country kinsmen Page 174

Containing a morsel of metaphysics, with a short account of the
Author's experience in good society... 178

Sheppard Lee makes the acquaintance of his cousin, Miss Pattie
Wilkins... 183

A farther account of Miss Pattie Wilkins... 190

A short chapter, containing an account of the Author's cousin,
Samuel Wilkins, Jr.... 195

In which Sheppard Lee visits Mr. Periwinkle Smith and his fair
daughter, and is intrusted with a secret which both astonishes
and afflicts him... 198

Containing much instructive matter in relation to good society,
whereby the ambitious reader can determine what are his prospects
of entering it... 204

In which Sheppard Lee relates the passion he conceived for his
fair cousin, and his engagement to elope with her. 212

In which Sheppard Lee recounts an engagement of a similar nature
which he formed with the fair Alicia.. 217

The ingenious devices with which Sheppard Lee prepared the
way for his elopement... 226

The guests that Sheppard Lee invited to his wedding. 233

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Containing a dialogue, or curious conversation with nothing;
with a discovery extremely astonishing to several persons Page 236

In which Sheppard Lee finds that he has made the fortune of his
friends, without having greatly advantaged his own. 242

A crisis.—Sheppard Lee is reduced to great extremities, and
takes refuge in the house of mourning... 247

What happened in the dead-chamber.—The dirge of a wealthy
parent... 249

Sheppard Lee's first hit at money-making... 262

Reflections on stock-jobbing and other matters.. 269