The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong: the Factory Boy

CHAPTER I. Description of Dowling Lodge and its appurtenances CHAPTER II. A delightful ramble CHAPTER III. Introduction of Michael Armstrong into the family of Sir Matthew Dowling CHAPTER IV. A little cottage gossip CHAPTER V. A separation of loving hearts CHAPTER VI. Michael’s introduction to all the Miss Bowlings CHAPTER VII. A popular character CHAPTER VIII. A very innocent tête-à-tête, but in which Miss Martha Dowling comes to a wrong conclusion CHAPTER IX. Some particulars respecting Miss Brotherton CHAPTER X. More wilfulness on the part of the heiress CHAPTER XL Miss Brotherton pushes her inquiries further CHAPTER XII. An unfortunate rencounter CHAPTER XIII. Disagreeable meditations CHAPTER XIV. Mary Brotherton continues sick in heart and mind CHAPTER XV. A tête-à-tête walk CHAPTER XVL Miss Brotherton visits the widow Armstrong, and lays the foundation of a very lasting friendship CHAPTER XVII. A journey begun in very good style, but ending not quite so well CHAPTER XVIII. An explanatory epistle, which does not prove satisfactory CHAPTER XIX. A voyage of discovery CHAPTER XX. Trade in a flourishing state CHAPTER XXI. Miss Brotherton exerts her eloquence, and nurse Tremlett is brought to reason thereby CHAPTER XXII. Miss Brotherton sets off on her travels and feels frightened at her own Temerity CHAPTER XXIII. Miss Brotherton and her friend arrive at the Deep Valley CHAPTER XXIV. The walk proves too fatiguing to one of the party, but not to Miss Brotherton CHAPTER XXV. The narrative returns to its hero CHAPTER XXVI. A dismal enterprise, and its melancholy result CHAPTER XXVII. Michael Armstrong sets out upon a dangerous expedition CHAPTER XXVIII. An important interview—Doubts and fears CHAPTER XXIX. Michael calls his wisdom to council, and the points to be discussed puzzle Them CHAPTER XXX. Michael grows rich and takes a very delightful walk back to Westmorland CHAPTER XXXI. A friendly consultation CHAPTER XXXII. Mr. Augustus Dowling gives his sister Martha notice to quit the premises, which occasions Michael to appear in a new character CHAPTER XXXIII. A tête-à-tête