Wuthering Heights
Chapter 25
by Emily Brontë
As Linton becomes more ill, Edgar admits that he wishes Cathy to be happy, even if it means marrying Linton. When Linton never visits the Grange, Edgar allows Cathy to visit him at the moors.
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Deductive Logic
Introduction
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 24: “Dorothy Is Delighted”
by L. Frank Baum
Ann expresses her homesickness and dismay for trying to conquer the world. Ozma and the Wizard sit watching the entire spectacle in their magic picture frame and feel sorry for Queen Ann. The Wizard instantly sends Queen Ann, her officers, Files and the Rose Princess back to Oogaboo. Tik-Tok is sent back to Oz. Ozma consults with Dorothy about the strangers. The Wizard sends for Betsy, Hank, Shaggy and his brother.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 24: “‘Let Them Laugh’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The children agree to let Dickon’s mother (Mrs. Sowerby) in on the secret of the garden. They tell her of their large appetites and she sends them food. Mary and Colin find it difficult to maintain their charade.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 1: A Slave Among Slaves
by Booker T. Washington
The author's earliest memories of childhood and the conditions in which his family lived and worked are explained.
Miscellaneous Poems
The Old Homestead
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"‘Tis an old deserted homestead"
The Brown Fairy Book
The Elf Maiden
by Andrew Lang
A man is stranded on an island because of a trick his friend played on him out of jealousy. He meets another woman and they live a magical life.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 9
by H.G. Wells
Mr. Marvel meets The Invisible Man and finds him to be very demanding. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Vanity Fair
Chapter 57: Eothen
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia continues to feel a sense of obligation and duty, devoting her life to her father. Major Dobbin heads home and runs into an old friend on the way. Upon the receipt of good news, Dobbin's spirit is lifted.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 36: Beth's Secret
by Louisa May Alcott
Beth divulges a secret to Jo concerning her health.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 101: Locusta
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Valentine discovers who has been poisoning the occupants of the Villefort house.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo watches Esmeralda's performance, wishing to know the identity of her assistant. Having recognized Gringoire, Claude Frollo chastises him about his current occupation. Gringoire informs Claude Frollo of his wife and the strange events which lead to his nuptials.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tailor of Gloucester”
by Beatrix Potter
This book tells the story of a poor tailor, his cat, and the mice that live in his shop. He has many scraps of cloth and ribbons left over that are too small for any practical use. The mice take these and make fine clothes for themselves. The tailor sends his cat Simpkin to buy food and a twist of cherry-colored silk for a coat the mayor has commissioned for his wedding. While the cat is gone, he frees the mice from teacups where Simpkin has imprisoned them. When Simpkin returns and finds his mice gone, he hides the twist in anger. When the tailor falls ill, the mice save the day by completing the coat.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 19: “The New Suit”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Brownie goes to pick up his new suit and finds that his pants are too long. Mr. Frog tells him to tie stones to his feet to help his legs stretch. The next morning (after his pants had stopped shrinking) they were just the right size.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 4: “How the Nome King Planned Revenge”
by L. Frank Baum
The King discusses building a tunnel under the deadly desert surrounding Oz. The Nome King gathers his army together and tries to choose a new general (after throwing General Blug away). Guph steps forwards and becomes the new General. The Nome King and Gen. Guph discuss plans on overtaking the Emerald City.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XXVI. THE WORST PERIL OF ALL
by Jules Verne
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"October"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"October is the treasurer of the year,"
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 22: Pleasant Meadows
by Louisa May Alcott
Mr. March arrives just in time for Christmas Day.
Flatland
Part 2, Section 20: How the Sphere Encouraged Me in a Vision
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author describes his wife's reaction to the story.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 3: “Knights of the Table Round”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee is brought to the Round Table. Prisoners present themselves to Guenever. Sir Kay tells about Launcelot stealing his armor, and Merlin puts everyone to sleep.
Selected American and British Poems
“The Brown Thrush”
by Lucy Larcom
A rhyme that serves to tell children to behave through the song of a bird.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XL: “Hilda and a Friend”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
After Hilda receives the priest’s blessing, she is reunited with Kenyon.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
The Emperor's New Clothes
by Hans Christian Andersen
The very vain Emperor in this fairy tale is tricked by a pair of thieves.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Morella
by Edgar Allan Poe
A cursed woman's husband attempts to free her soul.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 65: Full of Business Pleasure
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Joseph pays a visit to Becky. Dobbin departs after a heated discussion.