The Four Million
"From the Cabby's Seat"
by O. Henry
A cab driver's apathy affects every aspect of his life.
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Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 22: Anne is Invited Out to Tea
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne is invited to tea by Mrs. Allan. Avonlea awaits the arrival of a new teacher.
Florida: Essays and Poems
St. Augustine
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The Author describes the scenery in St. Augustine, Florida.
Beyond the City
Chapter XIV: “Eastward Ho!”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
He goes to the suggested lawyer and he says that he cannot give out a loan to an older man without life insurance. The Admiral is inspected by a doctor and is found to be in excellent help. The Admiral intervenes in a fight on the way to sell his pension.
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 Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 1, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Flavius and Murellus downplay the accomplishments of Julius Caesar as they scold the local commoners.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXVIII
by Jane Austen
Marianne and Elinor are obliged to accompany Lady Middleton to a party, though Marianne clearly has no heart for it where the girls meet up with Willoughby again, but the meeting does not go well.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 15: “Bruno’s Revenge”
by Lewis Carroll
Bruno and the narrator discuss the fairy king’s dinner party.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXIV
by Jane Austen
Fanny takes the trouble to visit Mrs. Jennings and Lady Middleton, and deems them worthy company.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLVIII: “A Scene in the Corso”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The author describes the merriment at the Carnival. The sculptor spots 2 black masked figures.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 2, Scene 4
by William Shakespeare
Mercutio confronts Romeo about his disappearance the previous night. Romeo sends a message to Juliet by way of her nurse.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 10: Oliver Becomes Better Acquainted with the Characters of His New Associates; And Purchases Experiences at a High Price. Being a Short, But Very Important Chapter, In This History.
by Charles Dickens
After going to "work" with Charley and Jack, Oliver starts to understand the true nature of Fagin's dealings. Oliver finds himself the victim of false accusations.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 4: Can't Terms
by Henry O. Flipper
A rundown of the terms and sayings that are commonly used by the cadets at West Point.
Great Expectations
Chapter 32
by Charles Dickens
Pip receives correspondence from Estella. Wemmick gives Pip a tour.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 2: “The Glass City”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends fall softly onto a flat glass roof, discover they can walk on air and that no little person there smiles or talks.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 2
by Mark Twain
Tom finds a way to turn a profit from his punishment.
Great Expectations
Chapter 26
by Charles Dickens
Pip has dinner with Jaggers. Jaggers warns Pip about Drummle.
The Four Million
"Tobin's Palm"
by O. Henry
A palmist's predictions come true.
Great Expectations
Chapter 30
by Charles Dickens
Jaggers has Orlick dismissed. Herbert tells Pip of his fiancee.
Crime and Punishment
Part 2, Chapter 4
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Zossimov accepts an invitation from Razumikhin. Zosimov, Razumikhin, and Nastasya discuss the pawnbroker's murder and the subsequent arrest of a painter.
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“The Robin”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about a robin who flies north in the springtime, builds a nest for his mate, and migrates south for the winter.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 16: Death of the Parson
by William Wells Brown
Mr. Peck passes away.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXVI
by Jane Austen
Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Jennings’ daughter, has a son; Mrs. Jennings is with her daughter most days, which means Elinor and Marianne are obliged to spend their days with the Middletons.
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
"On Recollection."
by Phillis Wheatley
MNEME begin. Inspire, ye sacred nine,
Winesburg, Ohio
The Teacher, concerning Kate Swift
by Sherwood Anderson
Kate, captivated by George, pays him a visit.