Stories from Around the World
“The Badger’s Money”
by Traditional
A priest gets money from his friend the badger but cannot spend it, although he is very grateful.
A priest gets money from his friend the badger but cannot spend it, although he is very grateful.
Chitta enacts his revenge against the tribe, causing problems for the Indians and the Frenchmen alike.
Sara watches as the Indian gentleman moves into his new home.
Rebecca earns the trust of Sir Pitt.
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.
The author presents a sermon on the subject of Christmas and self-examination.
Catherine has now become enamored of Henry Tilney, and even allows herself to occasionally indulge in the idea that she and Henry might become engaged. She is invited to Northanger Abbey, The Tilney home.
The tale of Louise Bentley, her marriage to John Hardy and the birth of her only child.
After returning to the Shelby home, Master George sets his slaves free.
Mulford and Rose discover their location. Captain Spike meets with Don Wan. There is a tornado. Mulford feels trapped by circumstances.
The author gives a description of his travels across the English countryside.
Mr. Douglass is introduced to the concept of abolition.
Mr. Badger welcomes his unexpected guests. Otter brings news from the River Bank. Badger helps the visitors make their way home.
Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Lion find their way to the Emerald City.
William discusses Pelet, his mother, and a strange meeting with two women.
Sir Percival tries to secure Laura's signature before his departure, but won't reveal the contents of the document. The Count steps in on her behalf, suggesting that he wait another day. The Countess behaves in a strangely friendly manner towards Marian, leading her to worry about the message she awaits.
Lucie and Darnay are visited by Sydney Carton. Darnay makes a promise to Lucie regarding Carton.
Having gotten a thorough picture of the inner workings of the Dolittle house, Tommy inquires about some of the various exotic animals that are in the doctor's home. After dinner, Doctor Dolittle accompanies Stubbins to see the injured squirrel.
The reader is introduced to the previous adventures of the DeVere girls. Mr. Towne is helped by the DeVere girls.
Nelly's narrative ends; Zillah is now who tells Nelly about Cathy. Before Linton dies Cathy takes care of herself; after Linton dies, Cathy will not let Zillah or Hareton be nice to her.
A man tries to fool animals in order to get food for supper, but the King of Wolves sees through his trick.
Kenyon comes upon Miriam.
Sumner continues to drift into the Gulf. He is reunited with his mother and discovers the answer to the missing canoes.
Donatello tells Kenyon that he has the gift of talking to animals and tries to communcate with the creatures of nature.
Mrs. March departs after receiving word of Mr. March's health. Jo makes a sacrifice to provide for the family.