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.
A pharmacist conspires to diminish the capacity of a rival suitor.
Sara begins a story about the tropical forest, in response to the cold weather.
Jurgis' money is stolen by a dishonest bartender. Jurgis is imprisoned again after assaulting the bartender. Jack encounters Jack Duane for the second time while in prison. After his release from prison, Jurgis begins to work for organized crime.
Alice increases in size after finishing the cake, causing her to question her own identity. Alice, having fallen in water, swims to shore.
The natural world is the source of poetry.
The friends discover the Wizard is a humbug!
When Ona fails to come home from work one night, Jurgis learns that she is being taken advantage of by Connor, one of her supervisors. Jurgis attempts to kill Connor in a fit of rage, only to be arrested.
Tom Eaves gives his opinion. Lord Steyne is troubled by his son's situation, but continues to distract himself with lavish parties.
Du Bois introduces the struggles and strives of the Negro over the course of history.
Miss Cushing receives a parcel in the mail that contains two severed human ears and Sherlock Holmes helps to crack the case involving her sister.
Different and effective methods for instructing students in subject of spelling.
Detailed descriptions of the various landmarks of St. Augustine as they were in 1918.
Jurgis learns english as his involvement in the union increases. Jurgis is encouraged to vote. Jurgis becomes aware of the many corrupt practices that are prevalent in various industries.
In the midst of a major life decision, Lois reacquaints herself with her older brother who is training to be a Jesuit priest.
Elizabeth reminisces about Mrs. Anne Garland and her family.
The group realizes that the temptation of honey will lure others as it has lured them. They decide to stay for the night in hopes of getting a bear.
Monsieur Noirtier's servant dies.
The chapter continues its description of Catherine and introduces her mother, Mrs. Allen, and offcer Catherine’s first impressions of Bath.
The narrator tells of how he came to live in the house. Servants believe in the haunting, and this leads to troubles, so the narrator and his sister decide to change their plans.
Mrs. Jennings invites Marianne and Elinor to spend the winter with her in London, but not everyone is excited by this prospect.
Higgins and Pickering attempt to make amends with Eliza.
Railway agent Mike Flannery wants to charge the livestock rate for a shipment of two guinea pigs. He refuses to accept the lower pet rate saying “Pigs is Pigs.” The grumbling customer complains to the railway company. Meanwhile while the guinea pigs reproduce and eat in Flannery’s stationhouse.
Worth and Quorum seach for the missing Sumner.
A grand debate at the general assembly of the HOUYHNHNMS, and how it was determined. The learning of the HOUYHNHNMS. Their buildings. Their manner of burials. The defectiveness of their language.