CHAPTER I. The Author's Preface--which the reader, if in a hurry, or if it be his practice to read against time, can omit. CHAPTER II. The birth and family of Sheppard Lee, with some account of his temper and complexion of mind. CHAPTER III. The pleasures of having nothing to do.--thoughts on matrimony. CHAPTER VI. How to conduct a farm to the best advantage, and steer clear of the lawyers. CHAPTER V. The Author finds himself in trouble.--Some account of his servant, honest James Jumble. CHAPTER VI. Sheppard Lee experiences his share of the respect that is accorded to "honest poverty."--His ingenious and highly original devices to amend his fortune. CHAPTER VII. The Author becomes a Politici…
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