The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 27
by Edith Wharton
A financial disaster puts a damper on Newland's plans.
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Main Street
Chapter 8
by Sinclair Lewis
A conversation with Vida greatly affects Carol. Will reassures her that everyone likes her, but advises her to purchase goods from his patient's businesses.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Stone-Cutter”
by Andrew Lang
The stone-cutter is unhappy with his life and has his various, greedy wishes granted by a mountain spirit. After he passes through various stages of power, he realizes he was happier as he once was and decides to be himself instead of something he is not.
David Copperfield
Chapter 37: A Little Cold Water
by Charles Dickens
David tells Dora about his current financial situation, causing Dora to become visibly upset.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter IX. ICELAND! BUT WHAT NEXT?
by Jules Verne
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Third Night: Noisy Folks”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The description of the first and second cousins of chickens: ducks and geese. These are part of the barnyard friends that are playmates to the three children.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 1, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Paris informs Capulet of his desire to marry Juliet. Romeo and Benvolio receive unexpected invitations to a masquerade feast.
A Christmas Carol
“Stave V”
by Charles Dickens
Ebnezer awakes on Christmas morning a changed man.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 28
by Mark Twain
Huck and Tom wait patiently for a chance to act.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Sixth, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
A more detailed description of the behaviors of mourning widows and mothers as well as some history of the cell of Tour-Roland.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the First: Recalled to Life—Chapter 5: The Wine-Shop
by Charles Dickens
Lorry and Lucie visit the wineshop of Monsieur Defarge.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 29
by Mark Twain
Becky returns from her vacation. Huck and Tom continue to hunt for treasure. Huck overhears a sinister plan for revenge.
The Pink Fairy Book
The Flying Trunk
by Andrew Lang
A merchant’s son spends his inheritance frivolously. He is lucky enough to get a present from a friend - a flying trunk. He uses the trunk to meet a princess, and to try to impress her. He tells the sultan and sultana a story, which pleases them. He puts on a fireworks display to impress all the people, but doesn’t consider the consequences.
The Game of Logic
Chapter 4
by Lewis Carroll
The author gives the reader several random logic puzzles to decipher.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 8: Oliver Walks to London. He Encounters on the Road a Strange Sort of Young Gentleman.
by Charles Dickens
Outside of London, Oliver becomes acquainted with Jack Dawkins. Oliver is taken to London to meet Fagin.
David Copperfield
Chapter 27: Tommy Traddles
by Charles Dickens
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.
Babbitt
Chapter 20
by Sinclair Lewis
Concerned for his friend's well-being, George waits for Riesling at his hotel room only to find out that things are not as they seem.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 1: “Squinty and the Dog”
by Richard Barnum
The readers find out the origin of Squinty’s name. Squinty and his brothers and sisters grow up. Squinty wants to see the world and have some adventures, so he escapes. However, he’s caught by the dog.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter I: “The Adventure of the Empty House”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The story opens with the murder of Ronald Adair. Holmes tells Watson his account of tangling with Professor Moriarty and explains his expectation that someone will attempt to murder him. He sets up a dummy across the street, which is shot with an airgun. The killer is arrested.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 22: “Flop and the Marshmallows”
by Howard R. Garis
At the bungalow, Curly and Flop split up to look for adventures. Flop sees his friend Cora Janet and she tells him her dilemma about marshmallow candy and a bear who will want to eat them and her too. Flop comes up with a plan and, when the bear finally arrives, he is pelted with marshmallow candy and retreats.
The Jungle
Chapter 18
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis returns to his house after he is released from prison, only to find that someone else has bought it. Jurgis finds the family at the Widow Jukniene's house. Ona goes into labor early and the family cannot afford a midwife.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 46: Under the Umbrella
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo and Professor Bhear divulge their true feelings to one another.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 14: Comprising Further Particulars of Oliver's Stay at Mr. Brownlow's, With the Remarkable Prediction Which One Mr. Grimwig Uttered Concerning Him, When He Went Out On An Errand.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver, fearing he will be asked to leave the Brownlow home, requests a favor from Mr. Brownlow. Oliver is sent to run an errand.
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 8: Dead London
by H.G. Wells
The narrator proceeds into London, encountering the aftermath of the diminished Martian presence.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLII
by Jane Austen
It is April, and the Dashwood girls, the Palmers, and Mrs. Jennings, and Colonel Brandon set out for Cleveland, the Palmer’s estate.