[Chapter VII.]
A town wit described. The dullest fellows may learn to be comical for a night or two
[Chapter VIII.]
An amour, which promises little good fortune, yet may be productive of much
[Chapter IX.]
Two ladies of great distinction introduced. Superior finery ever seems to confer superior breeding
[Chapter X.]
The family endeavours to cope with their betters. The miseries of the poor when they attempt to appear above their circumstances
[Chapter XI.]
The family still resolve to hold up their heads
[Chapter XII.]
Fortune seems resolved to humble the family of Wakefield. Mortifications are often more painful than real calamities
[Chapter XIII.]
Mr Burchell is found to be an enemy; for he has the confidence to give disagreeable advice
[Chapter XIV.]
Fresh mortifications, or a demonstration that seeming calamities may be real blessings
[Chapter XV.]
All Mr Burchell’s villainy at once detected. The folly of being-over-wise
[Chapter XVI.]
The Family use art, which is opposed with still greater