Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters stay at Norland for a few months, because it is difficult to find a new home which they can afford with their small income. Edward and his relationship with the family is described.
The narrator tells of his life of isolation living with his cousin and aunt.
Donatello tells Kenyon that he has the gift of talking to animals and tries to communcate with the creatures of nature.
The girls decide to experiment with laziness.
About two months have passed, and Jane has been enduring even crueler treatment from her aunt and cousins while anxiously waiting for the arrangements to be made for her schooling. Now Jane is finally told she may attend the girls’ school Lowood, and she is introduced to Mr. Brocklehurst, the stern-faced man who runs the school. Mr. Brocklehurst abrasively questions Jane about religion, and he reacts with indignation when she declares that she finds the psalms uninteresting. Jane's aunt warns Mr. Brocklehurst that the girl also has a propensity for lying, a piece of information that Mr. Brocklehurst says he intends to publicize to Jane’s teachers upon her arrival. When Mr. Brocklehurst leaves, Jane is so hurt by her aunt’s accusation that she cannot stop herself from defending herself to her aunt. Mrs. Reed, for once, seems to concede defeat. Shortly thereafter, Bessie tells Jane that she prefers her to the Reed children. Before Jane leaves for school, Bessie tells her stories and sings her lovely songs.
The doctor turns to the assistance of some passing porpoises to inquire about the current location of the island, finding out something rather interesting in the process.
The narrator travels to New York City and describes ragtime music.
Dorothy and her friends learn how to walk on water.
Jo and Professor Bhear divulge their true feelings to one another.
Miss Rose, surprised by the age of the would be burglar, begs Mrs. Maylie not to send the boy to prison. Summoned by Brittles, police officers from London arrive to sort things out.
Pip is shocked and disappointed with the situation at home. Pip reconsiders Herbert's offer.
Jim Hawkins starts his tale of an island. An old imposing sailor stays at Jim’s father’s inn and terrorizes the other inhabitants. He warns Jim about a one-legged sailor whom he fears and threatens Dr. Livesey with a knife.
Pip prepares to leave for London feeling guilty about his behavior.
"Step me now a bridal measure,"
This poem describes the artistic town of Nuremburg through the eyes of merchants and laborers
Sylvia and Bruno, along with their dad who was made king of elfland, eat the local fruit.
The town establishes a mill association and names its board.
An aging writer ponders the many people he has met and the stories he has heard in his lifetime.
Grandfather Frog didn’t believe the young animals, so he conducted an experiment and found they were correct. The Smiling Pool was receding.
The author conveys his thoughts on the overuse of technical language in the discussion and explanation of the natural sciences.
How disobedience ruined the life of Urashima Taro.
With his newfound liberty in jeopardy, Mr. Douglass departs for Great Britain.
Miriam confronts Donatello.