An old man saves his money and does not know what to do with it. He buys a beautiful bracelet and gives it to a princess who sends him an extravagant gift that he then immediately sends to a prince. There is a constant exchange of gifts between the three until the old man is transformed into a man of great wealth and the prince and princess find each other.
Having won his wager, Phileas prepares for his wedding. The events just prior to Phileas' arrival at the Reform Club are presented to the reader.
Hump continues to create a measure of comfort for himself and Maud.
Mr. Icky, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story describing a strange conversation between Mr. Icky, an older man dressed in a costume, and a young boy named Peter.
Everyone celebrated the return of Quorum and the boys. A feast and entertainment were planned.
A brief encounter causes a lifetime of remorseful reflection on what might have been.
Hamlet and Horatio come upon two grave-diggers. Hamlet ponders the inevitability of death. The arrival of Ophelia's funeral procession results in a confrontation between Hamlet and Laertes.
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
Following the death of President Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln prepares to leave the White House. Elizabeth's business continues to prosper.
The Yankee is brought to the Round Table. Prisoners present themselves to Guenever. Sir Kay tells about Launcelot stealing his armor, and Merlin puts everyone to sleep.
A prominent abolitionist invites Mr. Douglass to share his experiences.
The boy reveals more of his identity, and also brings news of the missing Tom. He encourages the girls to help him rescue the others, but they decide they need help.
Octavius and Antony confront Brutus and Cassius as they prepare for battle. Cassius is affected by some recent bad omens. Brutus and Cassius ponder the possible outcomes of the battle.
Introduction by Theodore Buckley
Magua agrees to lead Alice, Cora, and Major Heyward to Fort William Henry by means of a secret path. The group encounters an interesting stranger along the way.
Sylvie and Bruno meet the young female pianist on the way to the drawing-room.
Nearing the treasure, the pirates hear a high voice singing the Flint’s last words. They believe it’s his ghost but continue forward. They discover the treasure missing.
Amelia continues to feel a sense of obligation and duty, devoting her life to her father. Major Dobbin heads home and runs into an old friend on the way. Upon the receipt of good news, Dobbin's spirit is lifted.
The author discusses the meaning of ‘nature’.
Sadie, a lady pig with long earrings, asks Curly and Flop to her party. A bear comes to the house to eat them and Sadie throws marshmallows in his face. The bear thought it was snowing and rushed back to his cave before he got snowed in.
Cannetella doesn’t wish to be married, but agrees to do so if her father finds a man to fit her outrageous demands. Her insistence leads her to trouble, when her husband treats her poorly. She manages an escape, but her husband pursues her, using magic to try to capture her once more.
Egaeus is greatly affected by the burial of his long-suffering cousin.
A short biographical sketch of Abe Lincoln.
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.
Mr. Schwalliger helps an old man get back his money after he lost it in a scheme at the racetracks.