South Riding (Virago Modern Classics) Book

Prefers Shirley Williams ix

Introduction Marion Shaw xi

Prefatory Letter to Alderma Mrs. Holtby xi

Winifred Holtby's map of South Riding xx

Prologue in a Press Gallery 1

Book I Education

1 Lord Sedgmire's Granddaughter Awaits an Alderman 13

2 Kiplington Governors Appoint a New Head Mistress 21

3 Mr. Holly Blows Out a Candle 30

4 Alderman Mrs. Beddows Considers Heredity 38

5 Miss Burton Surveys a Battlefield 46

6 Alderman Snaith Contemplates a Wilderness 53

7 Madame Hubbard Has Highly Talented Pupils 62

Book II Highways and Bridges

1 Councillor Carne Misses a Sub-Committee 79

2 Councillor Huggins Incurs an Obligation 87

3 Tom Sawdon Decides to Buy a Dog 94

4 Sarah Acquires an Ally, and Came an Enemy 103

5 Lydia Holly Goes Home 114

6 Two Antagonists Meet 121

Book III Agriculture and Small-Holdings

1 The Cold Harbour Colonists State a Case 131

2 Alderman Shaith is Very Fond of Cats 139

3 Mr. Castle Counsels Caution 147

4 Mr. Barnabas Holly Toasts Heredity 155

5 Miss Sigglesthwaite Sees the Lambs of God 162

6 Two Antagonists Meet Again 167

Book IV Public Health

1 Mrs. Holly Fails Her family 181

2 Teacher and Alderman Do Not Sec Eye to Eye 190

3 Councillor Huggins Secures the Floodlighting of the Hospital 200

4 Midge Enjoys the Measles 206

5 Lily Sawdon Propitiates a God 215

6 The Hubbards' Only Object is Philamhiopy 225

Book V Public Assistance

1 Nancy Mitchell Keeps Her Diffnity 237

2 Mrs. Beddows Has Three Men to Think of 246

3 Sarah Looks Out of a Window 259

4 Nymphs and Shepherds, Come Away 269

5 Came Visits Two Ideal Homes 282

6 Mr. Mitichell Faces an Inquisition 292

Book VI Mental Deficiency

1 Temporary Insanity is Acknowledged at the Nag's Head 307

2 Midge Provokes Hysteria 314

3 Mr. Huggins Tastes the Madness of Victory 324

4 Mrs. Beddows Pays a Statutory Visit 333

5 Nat Brimsley Does Not Like Rabbit Pie 345

6 Two in a Hotel are Temporarily Insane 355

Book VII Finance

1 Mrs. Beddows Receives a Christmas Present 379

2 Mrs. Holly Brings Home a Christmas Present 387

3 Councillor Huggins Prepares for an Election 394

4 A Procession Passes Through Maythorpe Village 403

5 The Head Mistress Introduces a Governor 411

6 Carne Rides South 421

Book VIII Housing and Town Planning

1 Astell and Snaith Plan a New Jerusalem 435

2 Three Revellers Have a Night Out 446

3 Councillor Huggins Vindicates Morality 457

4 Midge Decides to Go Home 467

5 The Hollys Go Picnicking 479

6 Mrs. Beddow Sends Sarah About Her Business 486

Epilogue at a Silver Jubilee 503

Ave Atque Vale: An Epitaph by Vera Brittain 516