The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 27”
by Mark Twain
Huck hides the money in the deceased man's coffin, only to have it sealed by the undertaker before can remove it. The dauphin questions Huck about the missing money.
Huck hides the money in the deceased man's coffin, only to have it sealed by the undertaker before can remove it. The dauphin questions Huck about the missing money.
Mary tells Martha her feelings for Dickon. Mrs. Sowerby scolds Archibald for neglecting Mary, so he sends for her at once. They meet and instantly like each other. Mary tells her uncle that she would like a bit of earth to make her happy. He tells her she can have any piece of earth on the manor grounds. Dickon promises to return to the garden.
A little bear is so happy about his surprise party that he goes into hibernation sleep early, but happy.
A brief introduction to the text.
When they arrive at Nimmie Amee’s house it has been abandoned. They decide to venture to Ku-Klip’s workshop to see if he knows where she has gone. The Tin Woodman discovers something and commands the others to stop.
An evil magician gives gifts to a youth, who uses them to save himself from hanging.
Archer and Ellen once again discuss their relationship.
Darnay makes an admission to Dr. Manette and asks for a promise. Dr. Manette asks for a promise in return from Darnay.
Will and Carol spend three months travelling through the southwest United States. Arrival in Gopher Prairie once again leaves Carol feeling despondent and alone. Carol, happy to see her son again, withholds her opinions for the sake of her husband.
"De times is mighty stirrin’ ‘mong de people up ouah way,"
Oliver is taken to jail to await his appearance before Mr. Fang. The courtroom drama plays out while Mr. Brownlow begins to takes pity upon poor Oliver.
Sylvia and Bruno, along with their dad who was made king of elfland, eat the local fruit.
Alice is once again approached by the White Rabbit, but finds herself once again changed after having a drink. Alice ventures to the top of a giant mushroom.
Oliver begins his apprenticeship under Fagin.
Porfiry, although having extracted a murder confession from the painter, tells Raskolnikov who he believes really committed the crimes.
The travelers continue on their journey across the American continent with some interruption.
Mr. Hammond escorts the girls to the labor camp. There they meet with Mr. Belton’s wife, who warns them away from seeking Will themselves.
Monsieur Noirtier's servant dies.
Marian begins to feel the effects of her late night outing. Her journal entry becomes scattered and incomprehensible.
With election day upon them, Jerry and Black Beauty prepare for a very busy day. Jerry's paternal instincts take over when a rider in need arrives.
While Curly went to school, Flop stayed home and played. He found a stone and gave it to his mom to use as a doorstop. A mean egg-dog comes by to eat his mom’s pies. The stone began to talk and explained that he was a frozen turtle. The turtle bit the dog and it ran away.
A spoiled princess befriends an enchanted frog.
Word spreads of the doctor's return home, prompting visits from various animals. Polynesia explains the finer points of understanding animals.
Editor's Preface.
Pip is less than honest with Joe about his experiences at the Havisham manor.