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The Overture

1

The Overture Continued

9

The Overture Concluded

24

The Two Solos

34

In Britain’s Valhalla

48

Two Solos and a Duet

71

Keeping up Appearances

88

The Home-Coming

100

Laying a Course

112

Confessions

128

Concerning Mrs. Beeton

146

Mr. Samuel Pepys

158

A Visit to Mr. Samuel Pepys

170

Trouble

185

A Rescue

204

The Browning Society

218

An Investment

236

A Thundercloud

251

Danger

269

No. 5 Cheyne Row

290

The Last Note of the Duet

311

The Trio

326