The girls ask Mr. Belton for assitance in finding Will. He agrees to help if he can, but progress is slow. The girls spend many happy days exploring the orange groves and the lake. One day they decide to travel farther up the river for a nice picnic. All is well, until the boat begins to travel away, towed by some unseen force.
While Cathy visits Linton, he insists that he is getting stronger, even though throughout the visit he is squeamish and looking back at the house constantly. Cathy and Nelly discuss his health on the way home.
Lady Muriel, Arthur, and the Earl and his daughter consider going off on their own picnic.
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.
Betty determines that they should not stop for these strangers, despite their pleas and threats. The girls are more cautious in their travels, and when planning their next voyage they bring along a chaperone.
A new voice takes over the diary.
The narrator describes the other worldly nature of Landor's Cottage.
The author presents a sermon on the subject of Christmas and self-examination.
Juliet anxiously awaits the arrival of her nurse, who brings news of her meeting with Romeo.
The girls go boating, running into the Florida wildlife and natural occurences.
On the way to Boston, the narrator strikes up a conversation with another man regarding racial issues. Once in Boston, they continue to debate and discuss the social/racial problems of the day. The narrator comes upon several other interesting characters.
Honor and the use of laws and force to succeed in acquiring and maintaining power.
Tom figures out the location of Jim. Huck and Tom come up with a plan to free Jim.
David is sent home after receiving some bad news.
Ishmael explains the use of ambergris, as well as the misconception of whales smelling foul.
Willam Dobbin and Amelia reconcile with each other. Becky visits Joseph with less than honorable intentions. Rebecca's ambition pays off financially, but leaves her friendless.
The narrator describes the land along the St. Johns River in full detail.
After a year, Will visits Carol in Washington. Carol and Will strengthen their relationship with some time away. As Carol returns to work, she is already pregnant with her second child.
Written as a play, this is a story about neighbors who do not get along. The hedgehog challenges the hare to a contest. The contest is used to settle the differences between the neighbors. However, is the means fair?
The ships are repaired and preparations are made for the travels through the Everglades.
Hawkeye, the white hunter, and Chingachgook, a mohican, discuss current events while Uncas trails Maqua tribesmen. The hear a party is approaching on horseback.
Catherine returns to Wuthering Heights after a five week transformation from wild girl to young lady, all Mrs. Linton's work. Upon her return, Heathcliff is upset at her changes in appearance and attitude. The Linton's are invited to dinner by Hindley, and Heathcliff is forbidden to join them.