A Christmas Carol
“Stave I”
by Charles Dickens
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner. Marley's ghost warns Ebenezer to expect three more visitors.
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner. Marley's ghost warns Ebenezer to expect three more visitors.
Phoebe helps Hepzibah make breakfast while noticing her strange behavior. Clifford comes downsrtairs to breakfast and ignores his sister, Hepzibah. When she explains her new occupation as shopkeeper, Clifford assures her that he is not ashamed of her, but weeps over his own life.
The men return from their journey. There is a fire. The fate of Oceola is revealed.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and the Toyman dig a hole to China with their magical friends.
Monks is captured and brought to Mr. Brownlow's home. Details of Monks' life are finally revealed. The search for Mr. Sikes continues.
Shylock, determined to receive his bond, refuses a generous offer by Bassanio. Shylock prepares to receive his bond as the court awaits the arrival of Balthasar. Portia, disguised as Balthasar, attempts to incite mercy in the heart of Shylock. Shylock's victory in court is short-lived.
The men observe a strange creature. Land, Conseil, and Aronnax set out for another hunt.
Humphrey awakens to find himself aboard the Ghost, a seal-hunter headed for Japan. The cook, Thomas Mugridge, explains the current situation aboard ship.
Pym describes his experiences on ship with the mutinous crew in charge.
The Baron stops the attack on Dunbayne by threatening Osbert’s life. He offers up a trade: the Earl for his sister. Alleyn returns to Athlin and tries to help Matilda find another option.
Carol fantasizes about the important role her husband fills in Gopher Prairie, later deciding to pay a surprise visit to his office. Carol accompanies Will as he visits his patients, appreciating the opportunity to see her husband in action.
The duke and the dauphin continued to perfect their craft. Huck witnesses a shooting.
Frederic explains to Hippolita that he is destined by Heaven to do her harm. When she explains that she understands, it grieves him.
On his journey to Knowlesbury Walter is assaulted. He narrowly escapes days in jail by calling upon a friend. His discovery at the lawyers leads him to believe he has found out Sir Percival's secret. There is a shocking turn of events back at the church.
Noah and Charlotte, set to leave for London, encounter Fagin and Barney at the Three Cripples Inn.
Mr. Osborne makes a deal with the Bullocks. Word of little George reaches the elder Osbourne.
After being left alone on the Island of Monte Cristo, Dantes searches for the treasure of Cardinal Spada.
Rebecca behaves as expected. Little Rawdon makes a new friend. Amelia devotes her time to little George. Amelia is affected by news from Dobbin's Sister.
Coverdale is bed-ridden due to illness. He is attended by Hollingsworth during his rantings, forming a friendship between the men. Zenobia visits with gruel, and he tries to discover the secrets of her past.
After discovering that Esmeralda has gone missing, Quasimodo searches the church over and over before returning to her cell. Quasimodo acts out in rage against his master after witnessing the execution of Esmeralda.
Mr. and Mrs. Bumble meet with Monks.
Myra confronts George with her suspicions. George's refusal to conform begins to greatly affect both is social and professional relationships.
An encounter with an old friend causes some unexpected changes in George's behavior.
Pesca brings exciting news. Walter's reaction doesn't equal the reaction of the others.
The Baron imprisons Osbert and Alleyn. Alleyn soon returns to Athlin with stories of his escape.