Walter’s recovery—The doctor’s pictures—Amsterdam dramaturgy 138

[Chapter XIX]

Pastors, sermons, and Juffrouw Laps—Chocolate, timidity, and love—The fire that didn’t break out—Some details of religious belief 150

[Chapter XX]

Our hero calls on the doctor—Some strange happenings—How Walter delivered his present 161

[Chapter XXI]

Ophelia reaches her destination, and Femke becomes a queen—Walter’s first experience “proposing”—Choosing a profession 170

[Chapter XXII]

Walter enters the real world—The firm Motto, Business & Co.—The technique of the novel—And the snuff of the Romans 180

[Chapter XXIII]