The inconveniences of being drowned.—The first chapter of the
history of I. D. Dawkins, Esq.... Page 127
A conversation betwixt the Author and his bosom friend, John
Tickle, Esq.... 131
In which Sheppard Lee is prepared for the brilliant destiny that
awaits him... 137
In which Sheppard Lee has an interview with a lady, who tells
him a secret... 142
An inventory of a young gentleman's effects, with some account
of Mr. Sniggles, his landlord... 147
Sheppard Lee hears news of his uncle, and Mr. Sniggles is
brought to his senses... 153
In which Sheppard Lee is told his history... 157
A conversation with a tailor.—Sheppard Lee finds himself in a
situation truly appalling... 164
The Author receives a visit from his uncle, Samuel Wilkins, Esq.,
and is relieved from his tormentors... 170
Some account of Sheppard Lee's country kinsmen Page 174
Containing a morsel of metaphysics, with a short account of the
Author's experience in good society... 178
Sheppard Lee makes the acquaintance of his cousin, Miss Pattie
Wilkins... 183
A farther account of Miss Pattie Wilkins... 190
A short chapter, containing an account of the Author's cousin,
Samuel Wilkins, Jr.... 195
In which Sheppard Lee visits Mr. Periwinkle Smith and his fair
daughter, and is intrusted with a secret which both astonishes
and afflicts him... 198
Containing much instructive matter in relation to good society,
whereby the ambitious reader can determine what are his prospects
of entering it... 204
In which Sheppard Lee relates the passion he conceived for his
fair cousin, and his engagement to elope with her. 212
In which Sheppard Lee recounts an engagement of a similar nature
which he formed with the fair Alicia.. 217
The ingenious devices with which Sheppard Lee prepared the
way for his elopement... 226
The guests that Sheppard Lee invited to his wedding. 233
Containing a dialogue, or curious conversation with nothing;
with a discovery extremely astonishing to several persons Page 236
In which Sheppard Lee finds that he has made the fortune of his
friends, without having greatly advantaged his own. 242
A crisis.—Sheppard Lee is reduced to great extremities, and
takes refuge in the house of mourning... 247
What happened in the dead-chamber.—The dirge of a wealthy
parent... 249