Retrospection—The first train from Norwich—Disappearance of
coaches—Railway mania of the ’forties—Hudson and his house—Steam
carriages of the past—Letter franking—Society and its love of
pleasure—Bridge—Decrease of betting and increase of
speculation—Changes in Parliament—The late Mr. Bradlaugh—An
unfortunate speech—Growth of the Press—Lady Seymour and the
cook—Louis Napoleon—His witty criticism—The Franco-German
war—_Paris Herself Again_—Mr. Mackenzie Grieves—The overflow of
London—Disappearance of nursery gardens—Modern
villagers—Folklore—Friends who have passed away 291