Chapter Contents
Chapter 1 (April 3rd - April 8th)
We settle down in our new home, and I resolve to keep a diary Tradesmen trouble us a bit, so does the scraper The curate calls and pays me a great compliment
Chapter 2 (April 9th - April 18th)
Tradesmen and the scraper still troublesome Gowing rather tiresome with his complaints of paint I make one of the best jokes in my life Delights of gardening Mr Stillbrook, Gowing, Cummings, and I have a little misunderstanding Sarah makes me look a fool before Cummings
Chapter 3 (April 19th - April 29th)
A conversation with Mr Merton on society Mr and Mrs James, of Sutton, come up A miserable evening at the Tank Theatre Experiments with enamel paint I make another good joke; but Gowing and Cummings are unnecessarily offended I paint the bath red, with unexpected results
Chapter 4 (April 30th - May 7th)
The Ball at the Mansion House
Chapter 5 (May 8th - August 3rd)
After the Mansion House Ball Carrie offended Gowing also offended A pleasant party at the Cummings' Mr Franching, of Peckham, visits us
Chapter 6 (August 4th - August 20th)
The unexpected arrival of of our son, Willie Lupin Pooter
Chapter 7 (August 22nd - November 3rd)
Home again Can get nothing for Lupin Mrs's James's influence on Carrie Next-door neighbours are a little troublesome Someone tampers with my diary Got a place for Lupin Lupin startles us with an announcement
Chapter 8 (November 5th - November 14th)
Daisy Mutlar sole topic of conversation Lupin's new berth Fireworks at the Cummings' The 'Holloway Comedians' Sarah quarrels with the charwoman Lupin's uncalled-for interference Am introduced to Daisy Mutlar We decide to give a party in Daisy Mutlar's honour
Chapter 9 (November 15th)
Our first important party Old friends and new friends Gowing is a little annoying; but his friend, Mr Stillbrook, turns out to be quite amusing Inopportune arrival of Mr Perkupp, but he is most kind and complimentary Party a great success
Chapter 10 (November 16th - November 19th)
Reflections I make another good joke Am annoyed at the constant serving-up of the blanc-mange Lupin expresses his opinion of weddings Lupin falls out with Daisy Mutlar
Chapter 11 (November 20th - November 26th)
We have a dose of Irving imitations Make the acquaintance of Mr Padge Don't care for Mr Padge Mr Burwin-Fosselton becomes a nuisance
Chapter 12 (December 11th - December 23rd)
A serious discussion concerning the use and value of my diary Lupin's opinion of Christmas Lupin's unfortunate engagement in on again
Chapter 13 (December 24th - December 31st)
I receive an insulting Christmas card We spend a pleasant Christmas at Carrie's mothers A Mr Moss is rather too free A boisterous evening, during which I am struck in the dark I receive an extraordinary letter from Mr Mutlar, senior, respecting Lupin We miss drinking out the old year
Chapter 14 (January 1st - January 26th)
Begin the year with an unexpected promotion at the office I make two good jokes I get an enormous rise in my salary Lupin speculates successfully and starts a pony-trap Have to speak to Sarah Extraordinary conduct of Gowing's
Chapter 15 (February 8th - February 11th)
Gowing explains his conduct Lupin takes us for a drive, which we don't enjoy Lupin introduces us to Mr Murray Posh
Chapter 16 (February 18th - February 20th)
We lose money over Lupin's advice as to investment, so does Cummings Murray Posh engaged to Daisy Mutlar
Chapter 17 (March 20th - March 21st)
Marriage of Daisy Mutlar and Murray Posh The dream of my life realized Mr Perkupp takes Lupin into the office
Chapter 18 (April 8th - April 23rd)
Trouble with a Sylographic pen We go to a Volunteer Ball, where I am let in for an expensive supper Grossly insulted by a cabman An odd invitation to Southend
Chapter 19 (April 27th - April 29th)
Meet Teddy Finsworth, an old schoolfellow We have a pleasant and quiet dinner at his uncle's, marred only by a few awkward mistakes on my part respecting Mr Finsworth's pictures A discussion on dreams
Chapter 20 (May 10th)
Dinner at Franching's to meet Mr Hardfur Huttle
Chapter 21 (May 13th - May 16th)
Lupin is discharged We are in great trouble Lupin gets engaged elsewhere at a handsome salary
Chapter 22 (May 26th - June 4th)
Master Percy Edgar Smith James Mrs James (of Sutton) visits us again and introduces 'Spiritual Sιances'
Chapter 23 (July 1st - July4th)
Lupin leaves us We dine at Lupin's new apartments, and hear some extraordinary information respecting the wealth of Mr Murray Posh Meet Miss Lilian Posh Am sent for by Mr Hardfur Huttle Important
Chapter the Last (July 10th - July 11th)
One of the happiest days of my life
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