Dorothy and Toto return to Oz and are greeted by all of their friends. The next day, Dorothy and Ozma wait for Uncle Henry and Aunt Em to arrive in the throne room at the palace. The elderly couple are greeted by Ozma and the royal subjects.
As a way to pass the time during a raging snowstorm, family members exchange stories by the fireside.
The author describes change and motion.
Doctor Parcival tells George of his past in Dayton, Ohio and shares the secret of human life.
Evaluating a schools course of study and a subject criteria for improving it.
Amelia's appearance affects George's regiment. Mrs. O'Dowd has plans for Glorvina and Jos.
Newland continues to learn more details about the Countess Olenska's past. The Countess and Newland talk at the Duke's reception.
The author describes his wife's reaction to the story.
Having taken control of the Jolly Roger, Peter navigates the ship back to London. Wendy decides where her true place is.
Nelly returns to the Grange after she is freed by Zillah to assure Edgar that Cathy is safe. She sends servants to bring Cathy back to the Grange, they come back empty handed. Cathy finally escapes with the help of Linton, and is reunited with Edgar right before he dies.
The narrator tells of his life of isolation living with his cousin and aunt.
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 He begins his study of outdated alchemists and then electricity.
Beth's room is prepared to make her final days as comfortable as possible. Jo's poem has a profound effect on Beth.
Lady Muriel gets a visit from a German man.
A man visiting an old Virginia grave-yard sees two monuments side by side. One monument is inscribed with the name Robert Vaughan Fairfax and 1864, and the other simply said "Cahoots" and nothing more. The man then goes to a nearby post-office to ask the man in charge about the two monuments.
The very vain Emperor in this fairy tale is tricked by a pair of thieves.
Rat is about to leave on another adventure with the Sea Rat, but is stopped by Mole before departing.
A cursed woman's husband attempts to free her soul.
Cathy nurses her father during the winter, she believes he is dying. Then, Cathy speaks to Heathcliff, who tells her Linton is sick because she cut off communication with him. The next day Nelly and Cathy leave to visit Wuthering Heights.
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.
Ishmael finishes up his description of the processing of whale oil.
Mr. March arrives just in time for Christmas Day.
Hump and Maud complete the final rigging of the ship as the ailing captain's health continues to decline.