Augustus Carp, Esq., by Himself: Being the Autobiography of a Really Good Man

Disappointing attitude of Ezekiel. Suggested nuptials of Miss Moonbeam. An occasion for tact and postponement. I am obliged to write a letter. Ezekiel accompanies me to the Empr...

Happy years. A typical day. Simeon Whey is at last ordained. His first sermon at St. Sepulchre’s, Balham. Intensive campaign of the _A.D.S.U._ I meet Miss Moonbeam and call her...

Design for my grandfather’s tomb. Death and interment of Mrs. Emily Smith and the aunt that had stood with my mother’s mother at the bottom of the stairs. Effect upon my father’...

Profound depression subsequent to port-poisoning. An iniquitous plot and its consequences. Insubordination of Miss Botterill. I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton. A...

Further years of boyhood and additional crosses. Progress in study and music. I excel at the game of Nuts in May. I am to go to Hopkinson House School. But Providence again inte...

A further vision is vouchsafed to us by Providence. Mr. Chrysostom Lorton and the sources of his wealth. The debt owed to me by Mr. Septimus Lorton. Interview with Mr. and Mrs....

Effect upon my father of his disclosure. My Xtian confidence in journeying to Enfield. Paternoster Towers and its mistress. Unfortunate detachment of my posterior trouser-button...

Breakfast finds us calm but grave. My mother is allowed to accompany us to church. My father’s clothing and general demeanour. Remark of Simeon Whey on my father’s hat. First im...

Precautionary measures on entering commercial life. I join the _N.S.L._ and the _S.P.S.D.T._ A crying need in the conduct of prayer-meetings. I join the _A.D.S.U._ Personal appe...

Person and character of Mr. Archibald Maidstone. Irreverent attitude towards the firm’s publications. Would-be laxity of two constables. Their tardy performance of an obvious du...

First experience at Hopkinson House School. It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship. I do not do so. Apology of Mr. Muglington. I am struck by a fo...

Reasons for remaining at Hopkinson House School. I pass from boyhood to early young manhood. Expeditions both urban and rural in the company of my dear father. An excellent and...

My parents’ studies in the upbringing of children. A successful instance of non-vaccination. Further example of my father’s consideration for others. My mother’s ill-health. My...

Description of the injuries sustained by my father. A supremely difficult medical problem. Legal assistance of Mr. Balfour Whey. Infamous decisions and public comments. A quiet...

Physical reaction following my interview with Mrs. Chrysostom. Reception of a wreath from the Maidstones. Moving excerpt from Simeon’s diary. I decide to marry one of Ezekiel’s...

Commencement of my life’s afternoon. My father’s eight sisters-in-law return to Wales. Astounding attitude of my mother. Physical effect thereof on myself. I move to Stoke Newin...

Trials of my infancy. Varieties of indigestion. I suffer from a local erythema. Instance of my father’s unselfishness. Difficulty in providing a second godfather. Unexpected sol...

No apology for writing this book. An imperative duty under present conditions. Description of my parents and their personal appearances. Description of Mon Repos, Angela Gardens...

Second interview with Mr. Septimus Lorton. But now the tables are turned. A pitiful exhibition. My father demands guarantees. He will write a letter to Mrs. Chrysostom Lorton. M...

Commencement of my life’s afternoon. My 264 father’s eight sisters-in-law return to Wales. Astounding attitude of my mother. Physical effect thereof on myself. I move to Stoke N...

My parents’ studies in the upbringing of 18 children. A successful instance of non-vaccination. Further example of my father’s consideration for others. My mother’s ill-health....

Design for my grandfather’s tomb. Death 125 and interment of Mrs. Emily Smith and the aunt that had stood with my mother’s mother at the bottom of the stairs. Effect upon my fat...

Precautionary measures on entering 111 commercial life. I join the _N.S.L._ and the _S.P.S.D.T._ A crying need in the conduct of prayer-meetings. I join the _A.D.S.U._ Personal...

Disappointing attitude of Ezekiel. 204 Suggested nuptials of Miss Moonbeam. An occasion for tact and postponement. I am obliged to write a letter. Ezekiel accompanies me to the...

First experiences at Hopkinson House 46 School. It is amongst the masters that I hope to find spiritual companionship. I do not do so. Apology of Mr. Muglington. I am struck by...

Reasons for remaining at Hopkinson House 60 School. I pass from boyhood to early young manhood. Expeditions both urban and rural in the company of my dear father. An excellent a...

Person and character of Mr. Archibald 170 Maidstone. Irreverent attitude towards the firm’s publications. Would-be laxity of two constables. Their tardy performance of an obviou...

Happy years. A typical day. Simeon Whey 185 is at last ordained. His first sermon at St. Sepulchre’s, Balham. Intensive campaign of the _A.D.S.U._ I meet Miss Moonbeam and call...

Breakfast finds us calm but grave. My 144 mother is allowed to accompany us to church. My father’s clothing and general demeanour. Remarks of Simeon Whey on my father’s hat. Fir...

Further years of boyhood and additional 30 crosses. Progress in study and music. I excel at the game of Nuts in May. I am to go to Hopkinson House School. But Providence again i...

No apology for writing this book. An 1 imperative duty under present conditions. Description of my parents and their personal appearances. Description of Mon Repos, Angela Garde...

A further vision is vouchsafed to us by 73 Providence. Mr. Chrysostom Lorton and the sources of his wealth. The debt owed to me by Mr. Septimus Lorton. Interview with Mr. and Mr...

Profound depression subsequent to 234 port-poisoning. An iniquitous plot and its consequences. Insubordination of Miss Botterill. I retire from the firm of Mr. Chrysostom Lorton...

Physical reaction following my interview 252 with Mrs. Chrysostom. Reception of a wreath from the Maidstones. Moving excerpt from Simeon’s diary. I decide to marry one of Ezekie...

Trials of my infancy. Varieties of 9 indigestion. I suffer from a local erythema. Instance of my father’s unselfishness. Difficulty in providing a second godfather. Unexpected s...

Effect upon my father of his disclosure. 95 My Xtian confidence in journeying to Enfield. Paternoster Towers and its mistress. Unfortunate detachment of my posterior trouser-but...

Description of the injuries sustained by 158 my father. A supremely difficult medical problem. Legal assistance of Mr. Balfour Whey. Infamous decisions and public comments. A qu...

Second interview with Mr. Septimus 89 Lorton. But now the tables are turned. A pitiful exhibition. My father demands guarantees. He will write a letter to Mrs. Chrysostom Lorton...