XIX. In which inadvertently I become a public character and, also inadvertently, give an opportunist an idea XX. In which a number of craftsmen discuss their practices, and Mr. Lacey defines the things that matter XXI. In which we watch an impulsive good Samaritan's deeds and hear his self-reproaches XXII. In which the Wynnes and ourselves make a journey to Italy, and find the Middle Ages XXIII. In which we luxuriate in a tideless sea and witness a bloodless battle XXIV. In which an experiment is made in quickening the intelligence of the young, with distressing results XXV. In which we make the mistake of preferring "rich eyes" to comfort, and taste the questionable pleasures of a minute Republic XXVI. In which two modern lovers lay their cases before me, and I do nothing for either XXVII. In which a company of intelligent, and, for the most part, conceited, men meet more than their match XXVIII. In which we lose a few centuries, and find a living-picture by Sir David Wilkie XXIX. In which Naomi communicates a tremendous piece of news, and "Placida" fights it out with "Lavender" and loses XXX. In which we journey to the north by nefarious means, and Naomi and I stumble on a precisely similar feeling XXXI. In which we meet a Warden and her charges, and hear two or three stories of stormy voyages on life's waters before haven was reached XXXII. In which I at last become acquainted with the top-floor-front and hear his romantic story XXXIII. In which I become the very opposite of a thief, yet feel all a thief's sense of guilt XXXIV. In which I bring together three men who were due to meet, and a novel and beneficial scheme is decided upon XXXV. In which Lavender Falconer enters this life and meets with general approval XXXVI. In which Mrs. Duckie employs an annihilating phrase which so rankles that it seems almost absurd to go on at all XXXVII. In which a trying ceremony goes for nothing, and a father puts down his foot XXXVIII. In which farewell is said to Primrose Terrace, and the earth finds a new axis SOME OF THE PEOPLE IN THIS BOOK