I. The Lover, THE Hunter, THE Husband 13

II. The Host, THE Clergyman, THE Players 24

III. The Birth AND Death Chamber 35

IV. The Funeral, THE Nurse, THE Housekeeper 46

V. The Village Maiden, Desertion, Resolution 57

VI. A Sporting Character IN THE Parson's Study 68

VII. Braided Light AND Darkness 80

VIII. The Country Girl's Quest IN THE City 91

IX. The Travelers, THE Family Meeting 103

X. The Progressive Woman—her Mission 115

XI. The Philosopher IN Clover 125

XII. The Unlooked-for Marriage 135

XIII. The Difficulties OF Miss Crum 146

XIV. Hagar AND THE Child 158

XV. The Remorse OF Warburton 170

XVI. The Unappreciated Reformer 180

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XVII. The Sermon, THE Storm, THE Comforter 191

XVIII. Arnold AND Hagar 201

XIX. The Minister's Wooing 216

XX. The MS. OF Hagar 226

XXI. Reminiscences OF Childhood 238

XXII. The Temptation 252

XXIII. The Crime, THE Punishment 265

XXIV. The Bridal, THE Mystery 280

XXV. The LAST Interview, THE Conclusion 292