The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XVII: "In Danger"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls set out for the day accompanied by Tom. They are having a pleasant day, enjoying the walk on the shore, when they have some unexpected visitors.
The girls set out for the day accompanied by Tom. They are having a pleasant day, enjoying the walk on the shore, when they have some unexpected visitors.
Queequeg impresses the ship owners.
A cursed woman's husband attempts to free her soul.
Written as a play, this is a story about neighbors who do not get along. The hedgehog challenges the hare to a contest. The contest is used to settle the differences between the neighbors. However, is the means fair?
A sperm whale is sighted.
The speaker describes the pleasures of imagination.
By using his wits, a tailor achieves success.
The Ghost continues hunting seals as the weather and seas grow increasingly rough. Hump's admiration and affection for Maud continues to grow, even as he becomes increasingly aware of Captain Larsen's growing lust towards the young woman.
After the storms dies down, Maud Brewster joins the sailors for the evening meal, where she makes a request of Captain Larsen. Hump and Maud, having recognized each other as peers, engage in conversation as an agitated Captain Laren looks on.
A run-in with John Dashwood reveals more about his character and nature.
The author celebrates the colorful history of pirates in Florida.
Ishmael explains his decision to go to sea.
Clotel's relationship with Horatio ends.
Sojourner Truth addresses the subject of equality at the 1851 Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio.
The enemy makes another charge. As the battle continues, Henry observes that his fellow soldiers are losing their will to fight.
The May-Queen tells a story.
Word spreads of the doctor's return home, prompting visits from various animals. Polynesia explains the finer points of understanding animals.
Mary and Dickon take Colin to see the garden. At once, his pale skin becomes rosey again. Mary and Colin both comment about this being their first time seeing springtime.
"Eight of ‘em hyeah all tol’ an’ yet"
Dorothy, her cousin Zeb, her kitten, the horse and buggy fall through a crack, which is quite scary, but the animals begin to talk.
Thoreau goes through great labors to grow his field of beans.
Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are shown to their room. They dress in fancy attire and, guided by Dorothy, explore the Emerald City. They meet Billina, the yellow hen. Em and Henry explore the city on thieir own and meet the Cowardly Lion.
Jemina, the Mountain Girl, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story describing the relationship between Jemina Tantrum, an uneducated girl from the mountains, and an unknown man from the settlements.
"God has his plans, and what if we"