Dracula
Chapter 15
by Bram Stoker
Van Helsing tries to convince the others of what Lucy has become. They agree to work with him to try to stop what is happening.
Van Helsing tries to convince the others of what Lucy has become. They agree to work with him to try to stop what is happening.
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.
Rebecca makes a deal before returning to London. Rebecca and Rawdon make arrangements with Mr. Raggles. Rebecca receives word of Miss Crawley's death and inheritence.
Marilla begins her upbringing of Anne.
Tom continues to look for distractions. Tom finds himself suddenly ill.
Jarvis Lorry and his fellow travelers encounter a messenger.
A little bear is so happy about his surprise party that he goes into hibernation sleep early, but happy.
The author describes what the stranger tells him of Spaceland.
The narrator, Sylvie, and Bruno meet Willie’s wife.
A discovery is made at the stone pits. Godfrey divulges his secret to Nancy.
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.
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow try to convince the giantess not to transform them. It does not work and she transforms them into a tin owl, a stuffed bear, and a green monkey. They are left alone to contemplate their predicament.
The boat avoids trouble. Captain Spike remembers Jack Tier. Mrs. Budd shows her interesting view of things. Jack Tier boards the Molly Swash. The captain disguises the boat.
As a way to pass the time during a raging snowstorm, family members exchange stories by the fireside.
The author describes change and motion.
Doctor Parcival tells George of his past in Dayton, Ohio and shares the secret of human life.
Evaluating a schools course of study and a subject criteria for improving it.
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.
Curly was punished by his teacher and had to stay after school. While cleaning the chalkboard, Jacko the organ-monkey hit Curly in the head with chestnuts. They decided to roast them. The alligator came to attack them, but was frightened away by the popping of the chestnuts.
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.
Amelia's appearance affects George's regiment. Mrs. O'Dowd has plans for Glorvina and Jos.
Newland continues to learn more details about the Countess Olenska's past. The Countess and Newland talk at the Duke's reception.
Captain Larsen's frustration is taken out on Mugridge, who is greatly injured in the process.
The author describes his wife's reaction to the story.
Having taken control of the Jolly Roger, Peter navigates the ship back to London. Wendy decides where her true place is.