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CONTENTS.

CHAPTER XI.

Only a page or so.

CHAPTER XII.

The story of the unfortunate man, from which may be gathered whether or no he has been justly so entitled.

CHAPTER XIII.

The man with the traveling-cap evinces much humanity, and in a way which would seem to show him to be one of the most logical of optimists.

CHAPTER XIV.

Worth the consideration of those to whom it may prove worth considering.

CHAPTER XV.

An old miser, upon suitable representations, is prevailed upon to venture an investment.

CHAPTER XVI.

A sick man, after some impatience, is induced to become a patient.

CHAPTER XVII.

Towards the end of which the Herb-Doctor proves himself a forgiver of injuries.

CHAPTER XVIII.

Inquest into the true character of the Herb-Doctor.

CHAPTER XIX.

A soldier of fortune.

CHAPTER XX.

Reappearance of one who may be remembered.

CHAPTER XXI.

A hard case.

CHAPTER XXII.

In the polite spirit of the Tusculan disputations.

CHAPTER XXIII.

In which the powerful effect of natural scenery is evinced in the case of the Missourian, who, in view of the region round about Cairo, has a return of his chilly fit.