Introduction -- Part I / 1770-1840 -- 1. "A connection of hands" -- 2. "The scene is about to be changed" -- Part II / 1830-1880 -- 3. "We are not like most people" -- 4. "Such a loving, joyous time" -- 5. "This waiting & hoping & planning" -- Part III / 1870-1920 -- 6. "This fascination for each other" -- 7. "Going somewhere" -- 8. "A season for show" -- Epilogue: In our own time, 1920-1980 -- Notes on sources.