CHAPTER V. Discourses of Mrs. Pugh, of No. 102 South First
Street, Williamsburgh, and tells what that Nursing Sorceress
communicated to the Cash Customer. 99
CHAPTER VI. in which are narrated the wonderful workings
of Madame Morrow, the “Astonisher,” of No. 76 Broome
Street, and how by a Crinolinic Stratagem the “Individual”
got a sight of his “Future Husband.” 123
CHAPTER VII. contains a full account of the interview of the Cash
Customer with Doctor Wilson, the Astrologer, of No. 172 Delancey
Street. The Fates decree that he shall “pizon his first wife.”
HOORAY! 147
CHAPTER VIII. gives a history of how Mrs. Hayes, the Clairvoyant,
of No. 176 Grand Street, does the Conjuring Trick. 169
CHAPTER IX. tells all about Mrs. Seymour, the Clairvoyant,
of No. 110 Spring Street, and what she had to say. 195
CHAPTER X. describes Madame Carzo, the “Brazilian Astrologist,”
and gives all the romantic adventures of the “Individual”
with the gay South American Maid. 215
CHAPTER XI. In which is set down the prophecy of Madame
Leander Lent, of No. 163 Mulberry Street; and how she
promised her customer numerous wives and children. 239
CHAPTER XII. Wherein are described all the particulars of a
visit to the “Gipsy Girl,” of No. 207 Third Avenue; with
an allusion to Gin, and other luxuries dear to the heart of
that beautiful Rover. 261
CHAPTER XIII. contains a true account of the Magic Establishment
of Mrs. Fleury, of No. 263 Broome Street; and also shows the
exact amount of Witchcraft that snuffy personage can afford for
one dollar. 281
CHAPTER XIV. describes an interview with the “Cullud” Seer Mr.
Grommer, of No. 34 North Second Street, Williamsburgh, and what
that respectable Whitewasher and Prophet told his visitor. 305
CHAPTER XV. How the Individual called on Madame Clifton
of No. 185 Orchard Street, and how that amiable and gifted
“Seventh daughter of a Seventh daughter,” prophesied his
speedy death and destruction—together with all about the
“Chinese Ruling Planet Charm.” 327
CHAPTER XVI. details the particulars of a morning call on
Madame Harris, and how she covered up her beautiful head
in a black bag. 353
CHAPTER XVII. Treats of the peculiarities of Several Witches
in a single batch. 371
CHAPTER XVIII. Conclusion. 395
CHAPTER I.
Which is simply explanatory, so far as regards the book, but in
which the author takes occasion to pay himself several merited
compliments, on the score of honesty, ability, etc.
CHAPTER I.
WHICH IS MERELY EXPLANATORY.
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