1 Zhen Shiyin, in a vision, apprehends perception andspirituality Jia Yucun, in the (windy and dusty) world, cherishes fond thoughts of a beautiful maiden
2 The spirit of Mrs Jia Shiyin departs from the town of YangZhou Leng Zixing dilates upon the Rong Guo Mansion
3 Lin Ruhai appeals to his brother-in-law, Jia Zheng,recommending Yucun, his daughter's tutor, to his considerationDowager lady Jia sends to fetch her granddaughter, out ofcommiseration for herbeing a motherless child
4 An ill-fated girl happens to meet an ill-fatedyoung man TheHulu Bonze adjudicates the Hulu case visits
5 The spirit of Jia Baoyu the confines of the Great Void TheMonitory Vision Fairy expounds, in ballads, the Dream of the RedChamber
6 Jia Baoyu reaps his first experience in licentious love Oldgoody Liu pays a visit to the Rong Guo Mansion
7 Presentation of artificial flowers made in the Palace JiaLian disports himself with Xifeng Baoyu meets Qin Zhong at a familyparty
8 By a strange coincidence, Jia Baoyu becomes acquainted withthe golden clasp In an unexpected meeting, Xue Baochai sees thejade of spiritual perception
9 Jia Zheng gives good advice to his wayward son Li Guireceives a reprimand ]ia Rui and Li Gui rebuke the obstinatetrouble in the schoolroom youths! Mingyan causes
10. Widow Jin, prompted by a desire to reap advantage, puts uptemporarily with an insult. Dr. Zhang in discussing Mrs. Jin'sillness minutely exhausts its origin
11. In honor of Jia Jing's birthday, a family banquet is spread inthe Ning Mansion. At the sight of Xifeng, Jia Rui entertainsfeelings of licentious love
12. Wang Xifeng maliciously lays a trap for Jia Rui, under pretencethat his affection is reciprocated. Jia Tianxiang gazes at the faceof the mirror of voluptuousness
13. Qin Keqing dies, and Jia Rong is invested with the rank ofmilitary officer to the Imperial Bodyguard. Wang Xifeng lends herhelp in the management of the Rong Guo Mansion
14. Lin Ruhai dies in the City ofYangzhou. Jia Baoyu meets thePrince of Beijing on the way.
15. Lady Feng, nee Wang, exercises her authority in the Iron FenceTemple. Qin Jingqing (Qin Zhong) amuses himself in the Mantou(Bread) nunnery.
16. Jia Yuanchun is, on account of her talents, selected to enterthe Feng Zao Palace. Qin Jingqing departs, in the prime of life, bythe yellow spring road
17. In the Daguan Garden, (Broad Vista,) the merits of Baoyu areput to the test, by his being told tO write devices for scrolls andtablets. Yuanchun returns to the Rong Guo mansion, on a visit toher parents, and offers her congratulations to them on the feast oflanterns, on the fifteenth of the first moon
18. His Majesty shows magnanimous bounty. The Imperial consort Yuanpays a visit to her parents. The happiness of a family gathering.Baoyu displays his polished talents
19. In the vehemence of her feelings, Hua (Xiren) on a quietevening admonishes Baoyu. While (the spell) of affection continuesunbroken, Baoyu, on a still day, perceives the fragrance emittedfrom Daiyu's person
20. Wang Xifeng with earnest words upbraids Mrs. Zhao'sjealousnotions. Lin Daiyu uses specious language to make sport of ShiXiangyun's querulous tone of voice
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