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
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