| Ⅰ Introductory, concerning the pedigree of the Chuzzlewit family Ⅱ Wherein certain persons are presented to the reader, with whom he may, if he please, become better acquainted Ⅲ In which certain other persons are introduced; on the same terms as in the last chapter Ⅳ From which it will appear that if union be strength, and family affection be pleasant to contemplate, theChuzzlewits were the strongest and most agreeablefamily in the world Ⅴ Containing a full account of the installation ofMr Pecksniff"s new pupil into the bosom of Mr Pecksniff"sfamily. With all the festivities held on that occasion, and the great enjoyment of Mr Pinch Ⅵ Comprises, among other important matters, Pecksniffianand architectural, an exact relation of the progressmade by Mr Pinch in the confidence and friendshipof the new pupil Ⅶ In which Mr Chevy Slyme asserts the independence of hisspirit; and the Blue Dragon loses a limb Ⅷ Accompanies Mr Pecksniff and his charming daughters to the City of London; and relates what feU out upon their way thither Ⅸ Town and Todger’s Ⅹ Containing strange matter, on which many events in this history may, for their good or evil influence, chiefly depend Ⅺ Wherein a certain gentleman becomes particular in hisattentions to a certain lady; and more coming eventsthan one, cast their shadows before Ⅻ Will be seen in the long run, if not in the short one, to concern Mr pinch and others, nearly. Mr Pecksniff asserts the dignity of outraged virtue. Young Martin Chuzzlewit forms a desperate resolution XIII Showing what became of Martin and his desperate resolve after he left Mr Pecksniff s house; what persons he encountered; what anxieties he suffered; and what news he heard XIV In which Martin bids adieu to the lady of his love: and bonours an obscure individual whose fortune he intends to make, by commending her to his protection V The burden whereof is, hail, Columbia.t XVI Martin disembarks from that noble and fast-sailing line-of-packet ship, the screw, at the port of New York, in the United States of America. He makes some acquaintances, and dines at a boarding-house. The particulars of those transactions. XVII Martin enlarges his circle of acquaintance; increases his stock of wisdom; and has an excellent opportunity of comparing his own experiences with those of Lummy Ned of the Light Salisbury, as related by his friend Mr William Simmons XVIII Does business with the house of Anthony Chuzzlewit and son, from which one of the partners retires unexpectedly XIX Tbe reader is brought into communication with some professional persons, and sheds a tear over tbe filial piety of good Mr Jonas XX Is a chapter of love XXI More American experiences, Martin takes a partner, and makes a purchase. Some account of Eden, as it appeared on paper. Also of the British Lion. Also of the kind of sympathy professed and entertained by the Watertoast Association of United Sympathisers. XXII From which it will be seen that Martin became a lion of his own account. Together with the reason why. …… |
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