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CONTENTS.




CHAPTER I.

A mute goes aboard a boat on the Mississippi.

CHAPTER II.

Showing that many men have many minds.

CHAPTER III.

In which a variety of characters appear.

CHAPTER IV.

Renewal of old acquaintance.

CHAPTER V.

The man with the weed makes it an even question whether he be a great sage or a great simpleton.

CHAPTER VI.

At the outset of which certain passengers prove deaf to the call of charity.

CHAPTER VII.

A gentleman with gold sleeve-buttons.

CHAPTER VIII.

A charitable lady.

CHAPTER IX.

Two business men transact a little business.

CHAPTER X.

In the cabin.