In which the usually dutiful Mr. Jenkins is firmly restrained by his wife from attending to his office duties due to his declining health, leading to some domestic friction and enforced rest. Meanwhile, the burden of office work begins to weigh heavily upon Mr. Roland Yorke, who must summon new resolve amidst the unexpected absence of his colleague.

In which a tragic event casts a sombre shadow over the college, prompting a heartfelt but difficult gathering of family, friends, and staff to grapple with uncertainty and unfolding grief. Amidst the turmoil, painful conversations and strained affections surface, revealing the delicate ties and unspoken hopes entwined with the fate of young Charles Channing.

In which a cruel prank involving a ghostly apparition at the college school leads to a fearful suspicion among the boys concerning the fate of young Charles Channing, whose sudden disappearance casts a shadow of dread and regret. The head-master’s search for truth unravels the reluctant confessions of the guilty lads, culminating in a sombre revelation that deeply moves the school community.

In which a sudden and unaccountable absence of young Charles Channing causes growing anxiety among his family and the school, leading to a thorough but fruitless search through the night. The mystery deepens as suspicions and fears arise, prompting a steadfast investigation that unites those anxious to discover his whereabouts.

In which the poor old Mr. Ketch is lured out by a mischievous invitation to a supper of tripe and onions that turns out to be a jest, leaving him bewildered and famished at Mrs. Jenkins's doorstep. Following his fruitless quest and discovery of the missing cloister keys, he confronts Tom Channing, who reveals the prank to be the work of some of the schoolboys, setting the scene with gentle humour and a touch of kindly mischief.

In which moonlight reveals the quiet grandeur of Helstonleigh, setting the scene for a mischievous plot by the college boys to conjure a ghostly scene in the cloisters, casting poor Charley Channing into an unwelcome solitary adventure. Amidst secret messages and locked gates, Charley’s deep-seated fears and the eerie surroundings drive him to a frantic escape, culminating in a sudden and startling accident by the river.

In which the rain-soaked boys of Helstonleigh College gather for a solemn day marked by morning prayers and the long-anticipated appointment of their new senior, amid undercurrents of rivalry and tacit challenges to authority. The long silence of suspense is broken by the head-master’s poignant announcement, stirring quiet murmurs and heartfelt exchanges that reveal the delicate balances of friendship, merit, and disappointment.

In which the peaceful routine of Helstonleigh College is stirred by a mischievous scheme among the boys to frighten young Charles Channing, revealing his youthful fear of ghosts instilled by a nurse’s cruel tricks, while social attentions turn towards Constance amidst the gentle elegance of Lady Augusta’s circle. The narrative delicately unfolds the mingling of schoolboy plots, familial ties, and a modest proposal from an ardent suitor, all woven with the quiet observation of character and circumstance.

In which a delayed letter from Germany brings glad tidings of Mr. Channing’s recovery, while tensions quietly rise among the Helstonleigh families as suspicions concerning a lost bank-note fall heavily upon Hamish Channing, to the sorrow of those who hold him dear. The episode delicately reveals shifting loyalties and the tender struggles of young hearts forced to confront sombre doubts amid the genteel surroundings they call home.

In which the long-absent Earl of Carrick arrives at Helstonleigh to the warm, bustling welcome of the Yorke family, while the diligent yet ailing Mr. Jenkins struggles with overwork and failing health amid the demands of the office. The episode gently paints the contrasts between family warmth and quiet endurance, as Jenkins is thoughtfully aided by Arthur Channing, who takes upon himself the labour Jenkins cannot face.