Chapter VII: My First Trip to London 93

Large Hopes _vs._ Small Means.—At the Savage Club.—My
First Engagement.—Within an Ace of Losing It.—Alone
in a Crowd.—A Friendly Face to the Rescue.—The New
York Welcome to a Fine Fellow.—One English Way With
Jokes.—People Who are Slow to Laugh.—Disturbing
Elements.—Cold Audiences.—Following a Suicide.