The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 16
by Edith Wharton
Archer visits May in Florida, but finds his mind wondering as he talks with her.
Archer visits May in Florida, but finds his mind wondering as he talks with her.
A simple boy is driven into the world by his mother’s treatment of him. He meets with an ogre, who treats him well and assists him. The ogre allows him to visit his family, but his ignorance leads him into trouble twice. The third visit brings more wisdom, and the rewards that come with his new knowledge.
A king searches for a bride as handsome and clever as himself. There was one Princess Helena, however it would take ten years to find her and by that time she would be old and unbeautiful. The king meets seven Simons, all masters of their respective trades, and all are useful to him in his quest. They retrieve the princess and the king marries her.
When Rene De Veaux’s parents die he goes to live with his uncle, who happens to be setting out on an exploration of the new world.
Maurice is visited by the little New Year and his cart of gifts. He shows Maurice the wonders of giving to others and the happiness that it brings.
Sandy continues her story.
Henry comes across two groups of soldiers. One group is retreating, while the other moves towards the battle enthusiastically. Henry joins the advancing troops, but still fears his comrades will question his momentary absence from the battle.
The Yankee reads the first newspaper and is pleased, except for the tone of flippany of the writing. The monks are impressed with the paper and the Yankee is pleased.
The author describes Miriam model to the reader. Miriam disappears from the group.
HAIL, happy day, when, smiling like the morn,
Catherine, still sulking, is visited by Henry who makes some interesting revelations to her.
Jerry and Little Joe discover that the Smiling Pool’s water level is not as high as usual, so they go to see Grandfather Frog and tell him so.
The Sedleys continue to suffer hardships. Old Osborne wins his war of attrition with Amelia. Amelia is impressed by her son's kindness to others as she keeps an eye on him from a distance.
Miriam and Donatello have a discussion in the garden.
The narrator takes a walk in the country lost in his memories. He visits the old man sitting on the porch.
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.
The author describes his experiences and observations in the Cockermouth and Keswick areas of Great Britain.
The author's conclusion.
Now king of the Popsipetels, Doctor Dolittle works tirelessly to improve the lives of every member of the tribe. The doctor gets a new home.
Marilla begins her upbringing of Anne.
Catherine receives a note from Isabella, bidding her to visit as soon as possible. Catherine goes to Isabella’s and discovers that her friend is engaged to James. Catherine receives interesting news from John.
Elinor and Marianne think that Edward’s resolve to marry Lucy is honorable, all the more since he probably knows he will not be happy marrying her.
Donatello confesses to Miriam that he loves her.