CHAPTER I. WILLIAM GODWIN 1

Mr. Kegan Paul’s Inaccuracies--Godwin’s Early Story--From Socinianism to Deism--In the Service of Publishers-- Hack-Work--_Political Justice_--_Caleb Williams_--Temperance and Frugality--Godwin’s two imprudent Marriages--His consequent Impoverishment--His personal Appearance--His Speech and Manner--His morbid Vanity--His Sensitiveness for his Dignity--His Benevolence and Honesty--Good Husband and good Father--Looking out for a suitable Young Woman--Mary Wollstonecraft--Godwin’s Regard for her--Mary in Heaven--A Blighted Being.