The Backwoods Philosopher Frontispiece.
Taking an Observation 14
A Talk with a Plowman 17
A little rustle brought her to consciousness 31
Gottlieb 36
The Castle 41
The Sedilium at the Castle 45
“Look at me” 49
“Don't be oncharitable, Jonas” 64
The Hawk 67
“Tell that to Jule” 85
Tempted 91
“Now I hate you” 97
At Cynthy's Door 102
Cynthy Ann had often said in class-meeting that temptations abounded on
every hand 105
Jonas 112
Julia sat down in mortification 121
“Good-by!” 126
The Mother's Blessing 131
Corn-Sweats and Calamus 134
“Fire! Murder! Help!” 137
Norman Anderson 151
Somethin' Ludikerons 157
To the Rescue 163
A Nice Little Game 175
The Mud-Clerk 183
Waking up an Ugly Customer 191
Cynthy Ann's Sacrifice 204
A Pastoral Visit 227
Brother Goshorn 246
“Say them words over again” 248
“I want to buy your place” 253