CONTENTS.

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CHAPTER I.
In which Ernest Thornton introduces Himself.[11]

CHAPTER II.
In which there is Trouble in the Parkville Liberal Institute.[22]

CHAPTER III.
In which Ernest is expelled from the Parkville Liberal Institute.[33]

CHAPTER IV.
In which Ernest sails the Splash, and Takes a Bath.[44]

CHAPTER V.
In which Ernest declines a Proposition.[55]

CHAPTER VI.
In which Ernest finds his Fellow-Students in open Rebellion.[66]

CHAPTER VII.
In which Ernest attends the Trial of Bill Poodles and Dick Pearl.[78]

CHAPTER VIII.
In which Ernest vanquishes the Schoolmaster.[89]

CHAPTER IX.
In which Ernest strikes a heavy Blow, and wins another Victory.[100]

CHAPTER X.
In which Ernest has an Interview with his Uncle.[111]

CHAPTER XI.
In which Ernest is disowned and cast out.[122]

CHAPTER XII.
In which Ernest raises the Splash, and there is a general Breaking Away among the Students. [132]

CHAPTER XIII.
In which Ernest is chosen Commodore of the Fleet.[144]

CHAPTER XIV.
In which Ernest is waited upon by a Deputy Sheriff.[155]

CHAPTER XV.
In which Ernest and the Commissary visit Cannondale.[166]

CHAPTER XVI.
In which Ernest conveys the Students to Pine Island.[177]

CHAPTER XVII.
In which Ernest finds there is Treason in the Camp.[188]

CHAPTER XVIII.
In which Ernest and his Companions land at Cannondale.[199]

CHAPTER XIX.
In which Ernest and his Friends are disgusted with Mr. Parasyte's Ingratitude.[211]

CHAPTER XX.
In which Ernest takes the Wheel of the Adieno.[222]

CHAPTER XXI.
In which Ernest continues to act as Pilot of the Steamer.[233]

CHAPTER XXII.
In which Ernest pilots the Adieno to "The Sisters."[244]

CHAPTER XXIII.
In which Ernest takes Command of the Expedition.[255]

CHAPTER XXIV.
In which Ernest engages in an Exciting Steamboat Race.[266]

CHAPTER XXV.
In which Ernest pilots the Adieno to Parkville.[277]

CHAPTER XXVI.
In which Ernest finds a Change in the Management of the Institute.[287]

BREAKING AWAY;

OR,

THE FORTUNES OF A STUDENT.


CHAPTER I.