Chapter I: Part I: I. Madison Square to Yonkers 11

II. Donkey's many ailments 19

III. Polishing shoes at Vassar 27

IV. An even trade no robbery 35

V. The donkey on skates 42

VI. Mac held for ransom 51

VII. I mop the hotel floor 60

VIII. Footpads fire upon us 68

IX. In a haymow below zero 74

X. An asinine snowball 83

XI. One bore is enough 90

XII. At a country dance 98

XIII. A peculiar, cold day 105

XIV. I bargain for eggs 111

XV. Gypsy girl tells fortune 116

XVI. All the devils are here 123

XVII. Darkest hour before dawn 132

XVIII. Champagne avenue, Chicago 142