Preface I. A "United Happy Family." II. Chester III. Evening at the Farm-house IV. The Old Clergyman V. Chester's Confession VI. Morning at the Farm VII. Clouds and Sunshine VIII. Country Scenes IX. Mark, the Jockey X. Company XI. The Lovely and the Unloved XII. Domestic Economy XIII. Talk by the Way XIV. Deacon Dustan's Policy XV. The Philosophy of a Wooden Leg XVI. Going to Meeting XVII. Father Brighthopes in the Pulpit XVIII. Mr. Kerchey XIX. Monday Morning XX. The Hay-field XXI. The Swamp-lot XXII. The Fight and the Victory XXIII. Saturday Afternoon XXIV. The Thunder-storm XXV. A Stream of Peace XXVI. The Rainy Day XXVII. "Old Folks and Young Folks" XXVIII. Mr. Kerchey's Daring Exploit XXIX. Mrs. Royden's Dinner-party XXX. The Old Clergyman's Farewell XXXI. The Departure XXXII. Reunion XXXIII. Conclusion J. T. TROWBRIDGE SERIES