Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXII
by Jane Austen
Disappointment hits Elinor just as hard as it had with Marianne; her expectations, once again a theme in the story, are immediately dashed.
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Chapter 15: "Hook or Me This Time"
by J.M. Barrie
Peter Pan quietly boards the Jolly Roger in an attempt to rescue Wendy and the Lost Boys. Peter and Captain Hook face each other one more time.
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by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The community at Blithedale hosts a funeral.
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Chapter 29
by Emily Brontë
Heathcliff forces Cathy to live and work at Wuthering Heights, and not to stay at the Grange; Cathy speaks out against Heathcliff. After Heathcliff confides in Nelly that he believes in ghosts, particularly the ghost of Catherine, he tells Nelly never to visit Wuthering Heights again.
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The arrival of the holiday season allows Booker to observe more of the local customs. The school continues to work towards expansion.
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Chapter 5: “Matilda Jane”
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Bruno tells a story to the farmer’s wife while the narrator and Sylvie meet up with the farmer’s children in the orchard.
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by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Intent upon telling Dimmesdale the truth about Chillingworth’s identity, Hester waits for the minister in the forest, because she has heard that he will be passing through on the way back from visiting a Native American settlement.
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Chapter XII: “Of the Three Foreign Men Upon the Coast”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Jack talks with the captain and the crew. He meets Buddhist priests.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXIII
by Jane Austen
Elinor does not have the luxury of doubting the truth of Lucy's confession; yet, she is convinced that Edward loves her, and not Lucy. She decides to speak to lucy again.
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Chapter 25: In Which a Slight Glimpse is Had of San Francisco Around the World in 80 Days
by Jules Verne
Phileas, Aouda, and Passepartout arrive in America, taking rooms and traveling out into the streets of San Francisco. After encountering Detective Fix, Phileas and Aouda find themselves in the midst of some political upheaval.
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Chapter 10: A Harder Task Than Making Bricks Without Straw
by Booker T. Washington
Booker implements an unorthodox plan for the new construction, and works to overcome the objections of prospective students and their parents.
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David spends time with Miss Dartle and Mrs. Steerforth, who is alarmed by her son's prolonged absence.
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Chapter 25: Wherein This History Reverts to Mr. Fagin and Company.
by Charles Dickens
Crackit arrives at Fagin's and informs him that the robbery has failed and Oliver has been shot.
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Part 1, Chapter 13
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At the theater, a particularly moving scene reminds Newland of the Countess.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 20
by Emily Brontë
Nelly convinces Linton that staying at Wuthering Heights will be fine. When he arrives Heathcliff admits that he does not love his son, he also admits that he only wishes to gain access to the Grange through Linton.
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Chapter 20
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The charge falls apart as much of the regiment retreat. Henry assists the lieutenant in regrouping the soldiers for the offensive as the enemy starts their counter attack. Henry manages to organize the regiment around the flag. The regiment repels the enemy assault. The men's confidence is restored.
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The Squire confronts Godfrey, inquiring about the money he is owed and Dunstan's whereabouts.
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Chapter XXVI
by Jane Austen
Catherine, Eleanor and Henry try to speculate about how Frederick Tilney will handle his apparent engagement to Isabella. The General proposes that the group take a trip to visit Henry at his Woodston home.
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Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 8: Friday Night
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The narrator is alarmed by the continued normalcy of life. The military starts to take interest in the Martian presence.
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Ishmael gives a description of Ahab's search for Moby Dick.
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Chapter XXXII
by Jane Austen
Elinor tells Marianne of the Colonel’s story, and though Marianne is now convinced of Willoughby’s guilt, it does not ease her mind.
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The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, a novella by F. Scott Fitzgerald, follows John T. Unger as he visits the home of dorm-mate Percy Washington. When Unger learns of the wealth of his friend and the measures the Washington family will take to protect their fortune, he is faced with an important decision.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 7: Oliver Continues Refractory
by Charles Dickens
Noah tells Mr. Bumble of the previous evening's incident. Mr. Sowerberry's continued persecution forces Oliver to take drastic action.
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