Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 41: Learning to Forget
by Louisa May Alcott
Amy, having learned of Beth's passing, is joined by Laurie in Europe.
Amy, having learned of Beth's passing, is joined by Laurie in Europe.
Walter finds the woman in white, just as he suspected. Their conversation gives him more information, but not enough to understand her completely.
Identities are revealed and the marriage unites the houses of Athlin and Dunbayne.
Pip and Herbert take Magwitch down river.
Introduction by Theodore Buckley
Jonathan journals about his conversation with Count Dracula regarding England and the new estate in London that Jonathan secured for him. He notices strange things about the Count and his castle that makes him feel uneasy and like a prisoner.
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
Uncas’ mistaken identity saves all but one prisoner from Magua’s grasp. The group vows to pursue Magua.
Another day begins in the Babbitt household. The reader is introduced to George and Myra Babbitt.
Jane finds life at Thornfield pleasant and comfortable. Adèle proves to be exuberant and intelligent, though spoiled and at times a bit petulant. Nonetheless, Jane is frequently restless and collects her thoughts while pacing Thornfield’s top-story passageway. One evening a few months after her arrival at Thornfield, Jane is alone watching the moon rise when she perceives a horse approaching. It calls to her mind the story Bessie once told her of a spirit called a Gytrash, which disguises itself as a mule, dog, or horse to frighten “belated travellers.” Oddly enough, a dog then appears as well. Once she realizes that the horse has a rider, the uncanny moment ceases. Just after the horse passes her, it slips on a patch of ice, and its rider tumbles to the ground. Jane helps the man rise to his feet and introduces herself to him. She observes that he has a dark face, stern features, and a heavy brow. He is not quite middle-aged. Upon reentering Thornfield, Jane goes to Mrs. Fairfax’s room and sees the same dog—Pilot—resting on the rug. A servant answers Jane’s queries, explaining that the dog belongs to Mr. Rochester, who has just returned home with a sprained ankle, having fallen from his horse.
Mr. Douglass' disdain for the institution continues to grow.
The pattern of revenge continues.
A short biographical sketch of the Seminole chief known as Billy Bowlegs.
The Water Rat informs Toad that Toad Hall has been taken over. Badger comes up with a plan to save Toad Hall.
Zeus wakes to view the aftermath of Hera and Poseidon's meddling. Led by Hector, the Trojans continue their advance.
As Dantes becomes desperate in his dungeon cell, his neighboring prisoner rescues him.
A biography of William Kingdon Clifford.
Jane closes her school for Christmas and spends a happy time with her newfound cousins at Moor House. Diana and Mary are delighted with the improvements Jane has made at the school, but St. John seems colder and more distant than ever. He tells Jane that Rosamond is engaged to a rich man named Mr. Granby. One day, he asks Jane to give up her study of German and instead to learn “Hindustani” with him—the language he is learning to prepare for missionary work in India. As time goes by, St. John exerts a greater and greater influence on Jane; his power over her is almost uncanny. This leaves Jane feeling empty, cold, and sad, but she follows his wishes. At last, he asks her to go to India with him to be a missionary—and to be his wife. She agrees to go to India as a missionary but says that she will not be his wife because they are not in love. St. John harshly insists that she marry him, declaring that to refuse his proposal is the same as to deny the Christian faith. He abruptly leaves the room.
A search commences for the missing women. Hawkeye warns Heyward not to be too hasty in his actions.
A well dressed stranger, Mr. Scatters, comes to the sleepy town of Miltonville to give Mr. Isaac Jackson an inheritance from his rich brother.
A young couple goes to a great and tragic lengths to be re-united.
Joseph decides to stay. Amelia continues to enjoy herself. An old acquaintance makes an unexpected appearance.
A great storm in Whitby and a ship with its dead captain comes on shore. The cargo consisits of wooden boxes and a dog that jumps off the boat and disappears. The captain’s log tells about the horror that took place on the ship. The boat is claimed by a group of Russians. The town holds a funeral for the captain and a normally quiet dog is terrified. Lucy is bothered and continues dreaming and sleepwalking.
Marian sees an opportunity to listen in on the conversation between Sir Percival and the Count.
Jack speaks to the other seamen and plans to assist Mulford. Jack reveals his plans to Rose.