Contents -- Translator's Preface -- Introduction by Agnes Moncy -- Author's Dedication -- Introduction. Which Deals with Villabermeja, Don Juan Fresco, and Illusions in General -- 1. The Illustrious House of López de Mendoza -- 2. What Is He Good For? -- 3. Doña Ana's Plan -- 4. Doña Costanza de Bobadilla -- 5. First Impression -- 6. A Letter from the Doctor to His Mother -- 7. Preliminaries of Love -- 8. At the Window Grille -- 9. Mysterious Meeting -- 10. Niña Araceli -- 11. Diplomatic Activity -- 12. The Marquis of Guadalbarbo -- 13. Examination of Conscience -- 14. Penance for the Devil -- 15. The Tertulia of the Three Duos -- 16. The Earthly Paradise -- 17. Jealousy Is More Powerful Than Love -- 18. Love Pact -- 19. The Miracles of Contempt -- 20. The Miracles Continue -- 21. Because of Following a Woman -- 22. Rosita's Revenge -- 23. Joselito's Confidences -- 24. Sunt lacrimae rerum -- 25. Mourning -- 26. Lost Illusions -- 27. Loose Ends -- 28. The Crisis -- 29. Secret Vengeance for a Secret Insult -- 30. A Sad Marriage -- Conclusion -- Afterword to the 1879 Edition -- Selected Bibliography.