The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 18
by Mark Twain
Tom and Joe find they are now held in high regard by their peers. Becky, feeling rejected by Tom, attempts to make him jealous.
Tom and Joe find they are now held in high regard by their peers. Becky, feeling rejected by Tom, attempts to make him jealous.
About the torments endured by a prisoner of the revived Spanish Inquisition.
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.
Mr. Badger welcomes his unexpected guests. Otter brings news from the River Bank. Badger helps the visitors make their way home.
The young prince’s legs stopped growing causing him unable to stand or walk. The King dies and the Prince Regent (the King’s brother) comes to power until the prince is of age. They hold a funeral for Prince Dolor.
David spends time with Miss Dartle and Mrs. Steerforth, who is alarmed by her son's prolonged absence.
Mr. Icky, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story describing a strange conversation between Mr. Icky, an older man dressed in a costume, and a young boy named Peter.
The Stranger isolates himself from the rest of the village, but still becomes a topic of conversation. Mr. Cuss talks with the stranger and is alarmed by what he sees. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Coverdale is surprised to discover the identity of his neighbors.
William learns more of Mdlle. Herni's past and her plans for the future.
A boy Sigurd becomes cursed by a giantess and has to go through several trials to escape the many magical dangers in the kingdom. He meets a girl Helga and they live happily ever after.
A king who has not been able to have children makes a promise, only to find that he has given up his only child. The prince determines to find a way out of the promise, and completes several tasks with the help of the princess.
Phileas' game of whist is suddenly interrupted by Colonel Proctor, who he quickly challenges to a duel. A surprise attack forces the two to temporarily forget their differences. Passepartout is successful in his mission once again.
Carol extends an invitation to the Ruggles.
Catherine returns to Wuthering Heights after a five week transformation from wild girl to young lady, all Mrs. Linton's work. Upon her return, Heathcliff is upset at her changes in appearance and attitude. The Linton's are invited to dinner by Hindley, and Heathcliff is forbidden to join them.
Eiros and Charmion discuss the events that led to the end of life on Earth.
There is news of the Princess’s death.
Agnes Grey describes her new position and the family for whom she works.
Dowley boasts of his success in financial matters and once the shop clerk has produced the bill (for the banquet) to the Yankee, the Yankee pays him in full and includes a sizeable tip. Dowley’s pride is wounded.
A discussion of the difficulties of running a new principality, as opposed to a hereditary principality.
"The Slavery Party." Extract from a Speech Delivered before the A.A.S Society in New York, May, 1853.
Aronnax recounts the previous nights events to Ned Land. Aronnax is asked to go on another excursion.
In an attempt to help improve Diana's imagination, The Story Club is formed.
A biography of Henry John Stephen Smith.
Amy and Jo exhibit their personality differences while visiting several families.