That pricks my heart so sore!

If I ever get out of the briary-bush

I’ll never get in any more!

—Old Song


CONTENTS

BOOK ONE: COMMUNITY HOUSE

CHAPTER
IFelix Decides to Change His Character [3]
II“Bon Voyage!” [9]
IIIPlans [22]
IVSurprises [28]
VThe Struggle for Existence [37]
VIA Guide to Chicago [47]
VIIWork and Play [52]
VIIIRose-Ann Goes Away [62]

BOOK TWO: CANAL STREET

IXHow to Spend One’s Evenings [69]
XThe Detached Attitude [75]
XIAn Adventure in Philosophy [83]
XIIBachelor’s Hall [89]
XIIIIn Hospital [99]