Chapter XIII: The New Game

Family portraits in the Home Wreath—A startling
announcement—Portrait of the sociable contributor—Portrait of
the high-minded contributor—Ronald’s literary enterprise—A new
pleasure heralded—Directions for playing the
game—Transformations—Literary patchwork—Literary puzzle—PETER
CODDLE’S TRIP TO NEW YORK—Setting out on the journey—Peter’s
sudden return—State of excitement—Conjectures—Peter’s own
story—His departure from home—A smash-up—The ruins—The railroad
depot—Riding in the cars—Curious sights—Quizzed by a
dandy—Returning the compliment—The dandy in a rage—A long
nap—Unceremonious awaking—Peter in New York—Incidents in the
depot—The music—Peter accosted by a stranger—Disinterested
benevolence—The boarding-house—Private grief—The nice little
room—Something to drink—The pictures—Queer feelings—The
dream—The awaking—Unpleasant discoveries—Inquiries—Peter’s eyes
opened—He is overwhelmed—A walk out—A free ticket for home—His
safe arrival—Settling down for life—List of phrases to supply
the blanks, 236

CHAPTER XIV.

JUST OUT OF JAIL.

Sam’s sentence—Changes during his imprisonment—Unanswered
letters—The note to Jessie—The meeting—Sam’s appearance—His
refusal to see any one—Why he came to see Jessie—His selfish
purpose thwarted—Jessie’s appeal—The promise—A call at Mr.
Allen’s—An early morning walk—The package for Sam—Henry’s
burden—A talk about Mrs. Allen—Henry informed of Sam’s visit—The
graveyard—The two hillocks—Setting out the trees—Sam’s
non-appearance—Disappointment, 260