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Chapter 1
I: The House of Jettan
The chapter introduces the Jettan family and their country seat, Jettan's Pride, in Little Fittledean, Sussex. It recounts how old Sir Thomas Jettan built the house, named it after the village's joke, and established a tradition that the estate must pass to male heirs. His sons Maurice and Thomas differ in character: Maurice eventually marries a gentle lady named Maria and has a son, Philip, while Thomas remains a scamp. After Maria's death, Maurice raises Philip at the Pride, but Philip grows into a handsome but unpolished young man who prefers country life to fashionable society, much to his father's dismay.
Chapter 2
II: In Which Is Presented Mistress Cleone Charteris
This chapter introduces Mistress Cleone Charteris, a beautiful and coquettish young woman who lives at Sharley House with her parents. She is the object of affection for Philip Jettan, who has loved her since she returned from convent. Cleone finds Philip boorish and unfashionable, preferring elegant, well-dressed suitors. The chapter also reveals that Mr. Bancroft, a notorious duelist, is returning to Little Fittledean after a scandal involving Lady Marchand. Philip is disturbed by this news, while Cleone seems intrigued. Sir Maurice Jettan, Philip's father, attempts to persuade his son to embrace a more worldly and fashionable lifestyle.
Chapter 3
III: Mr. Bancroft Brings Trouble Into Little Fittledean
Mr. Bancroft arrives in Little Fittledean and reacquaints himself with Cleone Charteris, much to Philip Jettan's dismay. Sir Maurice Jettan invites Bancroft to dinner, hoping to provoke Philip into action.
Chapter 4
IV: The Trouble Comes to a Head
Philip Jettan's rivalry with Mr. Bancroft intensifies as Bancroft openly courts Cleone Charteris, leading to a duel challenge. Philip's awkwardness and pride clash with Bancroft's polished manners, and Sir Maurice advises Philip to find a middle ground between being a country bumpkin and a foppish gentleman.
Chapter 5
V: In Which Philip Finds That His Uncle Is More Sympathetic Than His Father
Philip returns home angry and hurt after Cleone rejects him and Bancroft defeats him in a duel. He confronts his father Sir Maurice, who is unsympathetic, and decides to go to London to transform himself into the polished gentleman Cleone desires. After his arm heals, he travels to London and seeks out his uncle Tom, who proves more understanding. Tom advises him to go to Paris to learn the social graces and polish, and Philip reluctantly agrees, though he despises the artifice he must adopt.

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I: The House of Jettan

II: In Which Is Presented Mistress Cleone Charteris

III: Mr. Bancroft Brings Trouble Into Little Fittledean

IV: The Trouble Comes to a Head

V: In Which Philip Finds That His Uncle Is More Sympathetic Than His Father