The Camel's Back, a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is the tale of a man in love, Perry Parkhurst, who presents his girlfriend with an ultimatum: get married or end the relationship forever. After ending the relationship, a heartbroken Parkhurst attends the Citrus Ball in a camel costume, determined to win her back.
Tildy finally receives the attention she has long desired.
At his hotel, Villefort speaks with his father.
Ishmael explains his decision to go to sea.
The narrator talks of taking a “botanical stroll” along the St. John's River in Sanford.
Mr. Creakle gives a warning to David. David meets some of the other boys at the school.
Estella's visit fills Pip with optimism.
Agnes Grey tells of visiting the poor cottagers. While on a visit, she learns more of Mr. Weston.
A Prince in disguise provides assistance to a stranger.
He goes to the suggested lawyer and he says that he cannot give out a loan to an older man without life insurance. The Admiral is inspected by a doctor and is found to be in excellent help. The Admiral intervenes in a fight on the way to sell his pension.
David brings Mr. Peggotty to the Doctors' Commons. Mr. Spenlow extends an invitation to David. Dora and David's reconciliation results in a secret arrangement.
Jurgis pleads Marija to quit the brothel, but she refuses. Jurgis attends a Socialist Party function the day before nationwide election. Election results show promise for the socialist movement.
The dauphin betrays Jim. Huck searches for Jim, intent on freeing him from the Phelps farm.
Mr. Sowerberry decides to take Oliver on as his apprentice.
A visit from Will's relatives causes great discomfort for Carol. Carol becomes pregnant, eventually giving birth to a son, Hugh.
Pip is shocked and disappointed with the situation at home. Pip reconsiders Herbert's offer.
The regiment celebrates their first victory. As the enemy regroups and attacks a second time, Henry is overcome with fear. Henry retreats from the front line.
Sammy begins to notice the different types of aquatic animals around him. Suddenly he is spied by a large shark. He is chased until he is able to hide in a rock formation. There, he meets a hermit crab.
Huck is invited to stay with the Grangerford family.
George's assignment at the advertising agency leaves him feeling unsatisfied. George reaps the benefits of having advised Archibald Purdy in a real estate matter.
M. Morrel is saved from bankruptcy.
Mr. Gore is more severe in his treatment of the slaves than his predecessor.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. The three children went to a market and watched a peddler/street performer sell his wares with magic tricks to awe the customers. The Toyman tells them to beware of such scams.
With the departure of the Jane Guy at hand, the natives let their true intentions be known.
May Day, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a tale that interweaves the stories of the underprivileged and of the wealthy during the May Day riots of 1919.