The Lees of Happiness, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story about the growing love of husband and wife, Jeffrey and Roxanne. When Jeffrey has a stroke, a close family friend frequently visits and helps the couple through the difficult time.
The author discusses the historical significance of rocks. Tips for the proper collection, identification, classification, and housing of rocks are presented to the reader.
The Yankee compares Dowley’s wages in his kingdom to those in Arthur’s kingdom. The guests are confused at the concept of real wages and the Yankee talks of trade unions. The Yankee talks about the cruelty of stoning and warns them that they may be stoned for breaking the law.
The guests for the Count of Monte Cristo's Auteuil party begin to arrive.
The DeVere sisters, Russ, and Paul take a look around.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. The three children went to a market and watched a peddler/street performer sell his wares with magic tricks to awe the customers. The Toyman tells them to beware of such scams.
Newland decides he must protect Ellen from herself. Newland meets with Letterblair to discuss the Countess' affairs.
The preface to the novel.
How Hans and a special goose got the princess to laugh.
Becky Sharp is introduced to Joseph Sedley.
Grant realizes he has the wrong bag as he gets onto the motor boat. He discovers the bag is heavier than his and tries to think of a plan to get his back or at least open the mystery one. Fred and John seem to know something more about the luggage.
The author discusses the Art of Sight Recognition and the Universal Color Bill.
Mr. Douglass remembers his mother.
The preface to the book.
Little George returns, as does good fortune, to the Sedley house.
The Civil War brings many changes to Jesse Bentley's life,
Thoreau describes the many visitors who have entered his home.
Sara begins her new life as a servant.
Because of Uncle Henry’s failing health and poor weather, he and Aunt Em are broke and are going to lose the farm. They tell Dorothy that she will be better off living as a princess in Oz rather than poor with them. Dorothy goes to her room and with the help of Ozma and the Magic Belt, she leaves for Oz.
Having been with his garrison for a period, the recovered Captain Phoebus arrives in Notre Dame as the crowd gathers for punishment of Esmeralda. Upon seeing Captain Phoebus, the condemned Esmeralda collapses just before she is rescued by Quasimoto.
This story continues the adventure of the circus from the previous chapter. Marmaduke gets lost and meets many different characters in the circus. He meets Tody the Clown who helps him find the Toyman.
Jake's story is told to Alice. Alice and Ruth take part in a motor race.
The author describes his experiences and observations in the Cockermouth and Keswick areas of Great Britain.