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Chap. XV.—Acquaints the Reader with the Cause and Origin of the Interruption described in the last Chapter, and with some other Matters necessary to be known |
129 |
Chap. XVI.—Nicholas seeks to employ himself in a New Capacity, and being unsuccessful, accepts an engagement as Tutor in a Private Family |
139 |
Chap. XVII.—Follows the Fortunes of Miss Nickleby |
153 |
Chap. XVIII.—Miss Knag, after doating on Kate Nickleby for three whole Days, makes up her mind to hate her for evermore. The Causes which lead Miss Knag to form this resolution |
161 |
Chap. XIX.—Descriptive of a Dinner at Mr. Ralph Nickleby's, and of the Manner in which the Company entertained themselves before Dinner, at Dinner, and after Dinner |
171 |
Chap. XX.—Wherein Nicholas at length encounters his Uncle, to whom he expresses his Sentiments with much Candour. His Resolution |
184 |
Chap. XXI.—Madame Mantalini finds herself in a Situation of some Difficulty, and Miss Nickleby finds herself in no Situation at all |
193 |
Chap. XXII.—Nicholas, accompanied by Smike, sallies forth to seek his Fortune. He encounters Mr. Vincent Crummles; and who he was is herein made manifest |
203 |
Chap. XXIII.—Treats of the Company of Mr. Vincent Crummles, and of his Affairs, Domestic and Theatrical |
215 |
Chap. XXIV.—Of the Great Bespeak for Miss Snevellicci, and the first appearance of Nicholas upon any Stage |
225 |
Chap. XXV.—Concerning a young Lady from London who joins the Company, and an elderly Admirer who follows in her Train; with an affecting Ceremony consequent on their Arrival |
238 |
Chap. XXVI.—Is fraught with some Danger to Miss Nickleby's Peace of Mind |
248 |
Chap. XXVII.—Mrs. Nickleby becomes acquainted with Messrs. Pyke and Pluck, whose Affection and Interest are beyond all bounds |
257 |
Chap. XXVIII.—Miss Nickleby, rendered desperate by the Persecution of Sir Mulberry Hawk, and the complicated Difficulties and Distresses which surround her, appeals, as a last resource, to her Uncle for Protection |
268 |
Chap. XXIX.—Of the Proceedings of Nicholas, and certain Internal Divsions in the Company of Mr. Vincent Crummles |
281 |
Chap. XXX.—Festivities are held in honour of Nicholas, who suddenly withdraws himself from the society of Mr. Vincent Crummles and his Theatrical Companions |
289 |