Behind the Scenes
Chapter 10: The Second Inauguration
by Elizabeth Keckley
Mrs. Lincoln pays a visit to Elizabeth regarding a dress for the President's inauguration.
Mrs. Lincoln pays a visit to Elizabeth regarding a dress for the President's inauguration.
George's relationship with Tanis takes a toll on his marriage, while his liberal opinions put him at odds with his friends.
The regiment continues moving towards imminent battle. Henry comes across the body of a dead soldier. Wilson, expecting to die in battle, gives Henry a package to take to his family.
Mr. Osborne makes a deal with the Bullocks. Word of little George reaches the elder Osbourne.
Monsieur Noirtier reveals to Franz information about the death of Franz's father.
Thoreau contemplates the benefits of solitary living.
Pesca brings exciting news. Walter's reaction doesn't equal the reaction of the others.
The abbot and the monks were eager to bathe. The Yankee finds a telephone office in an abandoned hermit’s cave. He calls Arthur and tells him that he will travel to Camelot. When he arrives, the Yankee is disappointed at the king’s choices for his army. The Yankee goes back to the monks and proves another magician a fraud. The Yankee checks on the progress of the king and makes arrangements for a large welcome.
The Baron imprisons Osbert and Alleyn. Alleyn soon returns to Athlin with stories of his escape.
In order to avert a tragedy, Esmeralda agrees to marry Gringoire. Gringoire finally gets some rest.
Dantes visits Mercedes in village of the Catalans. While Mercedes waits for Dantes, Fernand tries to convince Mercedes to marry him instead. Upon the arrival of Dantes, Fernand runs away and is stopped by Danglars and Caderousse.
Jo pays a visit to Laurie.
he men set out in search of Rochford. They meet and Indian chief.
The Dobbin sisters attempt a reconciliation. The elder Osborne makes Amelia an offer.
Marquis Evremonde, a guest of Monseigneur, is involved in a tragedy outside of Defarge's wine shop.
Victor decides to leave Geneva in pursuit of the monster, who leaves him little clues and taunts to his whereabouts. They end up in the north and Victor falls ill and begs Walton to continue his quest. Walton believes his story. Just before Walton and his crew leave for England, Victor dies and the monster is found weeping over his creator’s body. He apologizes for the evil he has caused and he departs into the darkness.
Achilles and Hector finally meet on the field of battle.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and his friends travel to China through the hole they dug.
Defarge receives warning of a spy in the neighborhood. John Barsad pays a visit to Defarge's wine shop.
Laurie's prank on Meg angers the girls. Jo talks to Mr. Laurence in order to restore peace.
Zenobia tells a legend involving the mystery of the Veiled Lady.
A sudden and violent storm interrupts Pym's sailing trip.
Albert and the Count of Monte Cristo meet for a duel.
Thoreau observes the winter wildlife at Walden Pond.
The author's opinion of the current governing ability of American.