to the "Gipsy Girl," of No. 207 Third Avenue; with
an allusion to Gin, and other luxuries dear to the heart of
that beautiful Rover. 261

CHAPTER XIII. contains a true account of the Magic Establishment
of Mrs. Fleury, of No. 263 Broome Street; and also shows the
exact amount of Witchcraft that snuffy personage can afford for
one dollar. 281

CHAPTER XIV. describes an interview with the "Cullud" Seer Mr.
Grommer, of No. 34 North Second Street, Williamsburgh, and what
that respectable Whitewasher and Prophet told his visitor. 305

CHAPTER XV. How the Individual called on Madame Clifton
of No. 185 Orchard Street, and how that amiable and gifted
"Seventh daughter of a Seventh daughter," prophesied his
speedy death and destruction--together with all about the
"Chinese Ruling Planet Charm." 327

CHAPTER XVI. details the particulars of a morning call on
Madame Harris, and how she covered up her beautiful head
in a black bag. 353

CHAPTER XVII. Treats of the peculiarities of Several Witches
in a single batch. 371

CHAPTER XVIII. Conclusion. 395

CHAPTER I.

Which is simply explanatory, so far as regards the book, but in
which the author takes occasion to pay himself several merited
compliments, on the score of honesty, ability, etc.

CHAPTER I.

WHICH IS MERELY EXPLANATORY.

The first undertaking of the author of these pages will be to
convince his readers that he has not set about making a merely
funny book, and that the subject of which he writes is one that
challenges their serious and earnest attention. Whatever of
humorous description may be found in the succeeding chapters, is
that which grows legitimately out of certain features of the
theme; for there has been no overstrained effort to _make_ fun
where none naturally existed.

The Witches of New York exert an influence too powerful and too
wide-spread to be treated with such light regard as has been too
long manifested by the community they have swindled for so many
years; and it is to be desired that the day may come when they
will be no longer classed with harmless mountebanks, but with
dangerous criminals.

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