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The men spy a small house on the shore. They cannot understand why no one on land has seen them or will help them. They aren’t aware that the area is deserted.

Sense and Sensibility

Chapter XL

by Jane Austen

Mrs. Jennings at first thinks that Elinor and the Colonel were discussing an attachment between them, but soon is able to catch on that they were discussing Edward and his need for a position.

A Victorious Union

Chapter II: “The Departure of the Expedition”

by Oliver Optic

Christy assembles the crew for his mission. They disguise themselves and set out to discover what they can.

Sense and Sensibility

Chapter XLV

by Jane Austen

Elinor, in spite of herself, feels for Willoughby, as she is assured of his grief at being forever parted from Marianne and from their family. A marriage proposal is on the horizon.

Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow try to convince the giantess not to transform them. It does not work and she transforms them into a tin owl, a stuffed bear, and a green monkey. They are left alone to contemplate their predicament.

Sylvie and Bruno

Chapter 15: “Bruno’s Revenge”

by Lewis Carroll

Bruno and the narrator discuss the fairy king’s dinner party.

Beyond the City

Chapter VIII: “Shadows Before”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Mrs. Westmacott becomes more acquainted with the Doctor, until it appears they plan to marry. Clara and Ida decide to convince their father not to marry Mrs. Westmacott by imitating her emancipated dress and liberal beliefs.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 37”

by Mark Twain

Aunt Sally becomes suspicious after a number of items disappear, only to re-appear later. Huck and Tom bake a "witch pie" for Jim.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 26: In Which Phileas Fogg and Party Travel by the Pacific Railroad

by Jules Verne

The travelers continue on their journey across the American continent with some interruption.

The Red Badge of Courage

Chapter 21

by Stephen Crane

Henry's regiment receives little or no praise for their efforts in repelling the enemy. Henry and Wilson defend the regiment's actions. Henry and Wilson are recognized for their gallantry in the battle.

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.

Northanger Abbey

Chapter II

by Jane Austen

The chapter continues its description of Catherine and introduces her mother, Mrs. Allen, and offcer Catherine’s first impressions of Bath.

Beowulf

Chapter 24

by Francis Barton Gummere

A Victorious Union

Chapter XVI: “The Lieutenant’s Daring Exploit”

by Oliver Optic

Each ship attempts their own plan to foil the other. The men behave as gentlemen once the victor is determined.

Anne of Green Gables

Chapter 8: Anne's Bring-up is Begun

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Marilla gives Anne some pleasant news.

Tik-Tok of Oz

Chapter 17: “A Tragic Transformation”

by L. Frank Baum

Shaggy and the others decide to attack. Shaggy, Files, and Ozga are instantly captured. Polychrome tries to wake up the sleeping Quox. Ann and her officers find a passage out of the pit. Shaggy Man is transformed into a dove and Ozga is transformed into a fiddle.

Moby Dick

Chapter 13: Wheelbarrow

by Herman Melville

Ishmael and Queequeg make their way to Nantucket.

A Victorious Union

Chapter XV: “A Flank Movement Undertaken”

by Oliver Optic

Christy asks for assistance from Graines once again.

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