Phileas' heroic profession is quickly backed by both Sir Francis and Passepartout. As the Parsee guide divulges greater details about the condemned woman's life, Phileas becomes more determined to rescue Aouda. Passepartout devises an intricate plan to save Aouda.
Rat is about to leave on another adventure with the Sea Rat, but is stopped by Mole before departing.
Miriam confronts Donatello.
How fortune can affect the outcome of affairs and the importance of free-will.
Lorry discusses Lucie's suitors with Miss Pross. A story relayed from the Tower of London disturbs Dr. Manette.
The ladies attend church. Agnes shares her views on the preaching of Hatfield and Weston.
Mrs. Rachel and Marilla question Miss Stacy's teaching methods.
Du Bois discusses the religious growth of the black man.
The preface to the book.
"What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" Extract from an Oration, at Rochester, July 5, 1852.
Jos and Dobbin get a good nights sleep. Dobbin prepares for a reunion of sorts.
Phoebe meets her cousin, Judge Pyncheon. Although he smiles at her she recalls what Holgrave told her about a photograph revealing one’s true nature. Phoebe makes a connection between the Judge and the late Colonel. The Judge offers to help Clifford and Hepzibah financially, but Hepzibah refuses.
The tale of young woman stricken by poverty and society's shortcomings.
Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters stay at Norland for a few months, because it is difficult to find a new home which they can afford with their small income. Edward and his relationship with the family is described.
Alice, bored by her sister's reading, follows a passing rabbit down a hole.
Catherine has now become enamored of Henry Tilney, and even allows herself to occasionally indulge in the idea that she and Henry might become engaged. She is invited to Northanger Abbey, The Tilney home.
Mrs. Jennings invites Marianne and Elinor to spend the winter with her in London, but not everyone is excited by this prospect.
Pip's continued visits to Satis House create a distance between himself and Joe. Pip is devastated by Miss Havisham's decision.
Sara's presence at the school upsets Lavinia. Sara agrees to help Lottie.
The Dramatic Club has its first meeting, and Carol finds herself in a position to influence the people of Gopher Prairie. Carol is sure the play will be failure, having witnessed the lack of preparation by the actors.
Rosalie is wed, and Agnes Grey and Matilda are left to entertain themselves. Agnes Grey finds that she is called home earlier than expected.
Two years have passed. Edward is welcomed back by his mother, although he does not regain his inheritance from Robert. Mrs. Ferrars and even John and Fanny come and visit them at Delaford. Mrs. Dashwood and her two remaining daughters spend most of their time at Delaford, both to be near Elinor, and out of the hope that Marianne might accept the Colonel.
Dobbin's and George's friendship is further explained.