Vanity Fair
Chapter 47: Gaunt House
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Tom Eaves gives his opinion. Lord Steyne is troubled by his son's situation, but continues to distract himself with lavish parties.
Tom Eaves gives his opinion. Lord Steyne is troubled by his son's situation, but continues to distract himself with lavish parties.
A king ends up cursed.
A bamboo cutter finds a small, luminescent girl, and raises her as Princess Moonlight. She refuses all suitors, befriends the Emperor, and eventually returns to her rightful home, the Moon.
Alice's testimony angers the Queen, resulting in a harsh sentence before the verdict is read. Amidst the sudden chaos of Wonderland, Alice suddenly finds herself in more familiar surroundings.
The narrator arrives in Tallahassee in time to hear a political economist speak. The narrator then goes on to describe Tallahassee itself.
St. Petersburg prepares for a somber day. Tom, Huck, and Joe's sudden and unexpected arrival changes the mood of the congregation.
The author explains that anything can be algebra, using the example of teaching a baby to think algebraically.
Victor grows up in a tight domestic circle, in which he flourishes, and is intrigued with the mysteries of the natural world. He begins his study of outdated alchemists and then electricity.
Eliza tells her story to a kind couple and is given assistance.
The narrator reflects on his past and experiemce being a “white man.”
Alice is once again approached by the White Rabbit, but finds herself once again changed after having a drink. Alice ventures to the top of a giant mushroom.
The three boys find their missing companion in Albany when they arrive. John caught a ride on the Varmint and then they speak about how the boats compare and talk about the different canals they can explore.
The deceased man's daughter gives a large sum of money to the dauphin. The town doctor is suspicious of the two men.
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.
The youngest of three sons frees an enchanted castle from its spell.
Toad Hall is liberated. Toad sings a song in celebration.
The girls ask Mr. Belton for assitance in finding Will. He agrees to help if he can, but progress is slow. The girls spend many happy days exploring the orange groves and the lake. One day they decide to travel farther up the river for a nice picnic. All is well, until the boat begins to travel away, towed by some unseen force.
"A great question which people like to quarrel about is:—Who or What made things be as they are?"
While Cathy visits Linton, he insists that he is getting stronger, even though throughout the visit he is squeamish and looking back at the house constantly. Cathy and Nelly discuss his health on the way home.
Lady Muriel, Arthur, and the Earl and his daughter consider going off on their own picnic.
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.
A new voice takes over the diary.