Lucy is attacked by a tall thin figure and has two puncture marks on her throat. She continues to act strangely in her sleep. Mina hears that Jonathan is in a hospital in the care of Mr. Peter Hopkins. Jonathan requests she join him and marry him there. Dr. Jack Seward tells about the strange behavior he observers from his lunatic client Renfield.
Moby Dick is spotted and the pursuit begins.
Toad continues to make his way home, but once again finds trouble behind the wheel of an automobile.
The reader is taken to the Indian Empire with the Madras division. Mrs. O'Dowd makes a decision regarding Dobbin and Glorvina. Dobbin makes a request on account of Amelia.
William decides to reveal his feelings to Frances.
Anne's defense of her honor ends in injury. The new teacher arrives.
Once again the Nautilus finds itself at the mercy of the elements.
Maintaining power when it is achieved by the use of wealth, and the importance of loyalty.
Mark and Frank become best friends. They try to capture an alligator.
How the teachers attitude and viewpoint can affect their students.
While touring the outskirts of Gopher Prairie, Carol meets Miles Bjornstam, the town sole Democrat. Carol unsuccessfully attempts to introduce Will to the art of Poetry. A less opinionated Carol finds greater acceptance with the ladies of the Jolly Seventeen.
Walter finds himself feeling things he never expected to feel. He looks to Marian to discover the cause for Laura's behavior.
Mr. March and Mr. Elmer go looking for the boys.
A man knocks on Watson’s door early in the morning and he discovers he has a missing thumb from a murderous attack in the night. They resolve to go see Sherlock Holmes about the case.
Anne's imagination becomes a nuisance to Marilla.
Chapter VIII takes place almost entirely at the ball and deals with Catherine’s social misfortunes.
Silver thanks Jim for not running away, but Jim is worried about his future. The pirates, along with Silver and Jim, discover a skeleton pointing the way to the treasure.
Caderousse breaks into the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Newland sends a request to Ellen requesting her presence in New York. The Beaufort's financial and social situation continues to worsen.
Humphrey meets the tyrannical Captain Larsen, and finds that his request to be released from the ship falls on deaf ears. Captain Larsen informs Hump of his new position aboard the Ghost, all the while ridiculing his weak appearance.
Disappointment hits Elinor just as hard as it had with Marianne; her expectations, once again a theme in the story, are immediately dashed.
The "Pirates" borrow a raft, intending to camp at a nearby island. The boys are alarmed at the news of a drowning.
Rene decides to make the journey with his friend. He is concerned about whether he can escape the fort undetected.
Ruth writes a letter to her friend Edna. Ruth and Mark go to the auction. The court awarded the Nancy Bell five thousand dollars.
The men explore the island in hopes of finding some food not available on ship. Land finally gets a chance to hunt.