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  This etext was prepared by Les Bowler, St. Ives, Dorset.Additional proof reading by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.

  MARY BARTON

  by Elizabeth Gaskell

  CONTENTS

  I. A mysterious disappearance.II. A Manchester tea-party.III. John Barton's great trouble.IV. Old Alice's history.V. The mill on fire--Jem Wilson to the rescue.VI. Poverty and death.VII. Jem Wilson's repulse.VIII. Margaret's debut as a public singer.IX. Barton's London experiences.X. Return of the prodigal.XI. Mr. Carson's intentions revealed.XII. Old Alice's bairn.XIII. A traveller's tales.XIV. Jem's interview with poor Esther.XV. A violent meeting between the rivals.XVI. Meeting between masters and workmen.XVII. Barton's night errand.XVIII. Murder.XIX. Jem Wilson arrested on suspicion.XX. Mary's dream--and the awakening.XXI. Esther's motive in seeking Mary.XXII. Mary's efforts to prove an alibi.XXIII. The sub-poena.XXIV. With the dying.XXV. Mrs. Wilson's determination.XXVI. The journey to Liverpool.XXVII. In the Liverpool docks.XXVIII. "John Cropper," ahoy!XXIX. A true bill against Jem.XXX. Job Legh's deception.XXXI. How Mary passed the night.XXXII. The trial and verdict--"Not guilty!"XXXIII. Requiescat in pace.XXXIV. The return home.XXXV. "Forgive us our trespasses."XXXVI. Jem's interview with Mr. Duncombe.XXXVII. Details connected with the murder.XXXVIII. Conclusion.