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A Pessimist in Theory and Practice

Copyright, 1888, BY THE PROVIDENT BOOK COMPANY.

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CONTENTS.

I.Wisdom in the Woods. 7

II.Worse Yet. 17

III.Complications. 24

IV.A Wilful Princess. 28

V.Consultation. 37

VI.Preparation. 44

VII.Initiation. 47

VIII.Introduction. 52

IX.At Newport. 55

X.On the Cliffs. 58

XI.Explanations. 63

XII.Awakening. 71

XIII.Domestic Criticisms. 75

XIV.Over two Cigars. 79

XV.The Catastrophe. 83

XVI.Feminine Councils. 87

XVII.Consolation. 91

XVIII.Against Earnestness. 99

XIX.Conspiracy. 102

XX.Apology for Lying. 108

XXI.Jane to the Rescue. 118

XXII.An Ordeal. 125

XXIII.Plan of Campaign. 132

XXIV.To Wayback again. 139

XXV.A Wild Brook. 145

XXVI.An Intractable Patient. 149

XXVII.Scenery Improved. 156

XXVIII.Diplomacy. 159

XXIX.Submission. 168

XXX.Wasted Advice. 175

XXXI.Results Reported. 178

XXXII.Confession. 185

XXXIII.A Family Conclave. 192

XXXIV.To Persons About to Marry. 197

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