CONTENTS
I The Chief Conspirator Secures a Pal
II They Embark upon a Crime
III They Arrive in Hunston and Fall in with a Stranger
IV Which Concerns Politics and other Local Matters
V Introduces Mary Carstairs and Another
VI The Hero Talks with a Lady in the Dark
VII In which Mary Carstairs is Invited to the Yacht "Cypriani"
VIII Concerning Mr. Ferris Stanhope, the Popular Novelist; also Peter, the Quiet Onlooker
IX Varney Meets with a Galling Rebuff, while Peter Goes Marching On
X The Editor of the Gazette Plays a Card from His Sleeve
XI Which Shows the Hero a Fugitive
XII A Yellow Journalist Secures a Scoop but Fails to Get Away with it
XIII Varney Meets His Enemy and is Disarmed
XIV Conference between Mr. Hackley, the Dog Man, and Mr. Ryan, the Boss
XV In which Varney Does Not Pay a Visit, but Receives One
XVI Wherein Several Large Difficulties are Smoothed Away
XVII A Little Luncheon Party on the Yacht "Cypriani"
XVIII Captivating Mary
XIX In which Mr. Higginson and the Sailing-Master Both Merit Punishment, and Both Escape it
XX Varney, Having Embarked upon a Crime, Finds out that there is a Price to Pay
XXI Mr. Ferris Stanhope Meets His Double; and Lets the Double Meet
Everything Else
XXII Relating How Varney Fails to Die; and Why Smith Remained in
Hunston; and How a Reception is Planned for Mr. Higginson
XXIII In which Varney, after all, Redeems His Promise