Babbitt
Chapter 11
by Sinclair Lewis
Traveling from New York, the businessman in the smoking car discuss a number of issues.
Traveling from New York, the businessman in the smoking car discuss a number of issues.
Mrs. March departs after receiving word of Mr. March's health. Jo makes a sacrifice to provide for the family.
Arthur and the narrator talk about Lady Muriel and their relationship.
Columbus seeks a new route to the Indies and discovers America. His frightened sailors continually want to turn back and even threaten him. After about 10 weeks they do find land and natives.
Sylvie plays the piano.
As Phlieas Fogg departs by train amidst rumors and speculation regarding the nature of his journey. Phileas suddenly finds himself a suspect in a robbery.
A foreshadowed development comes to fruition.
The ships are repaired and preparations are made for the travels through the Everglades.
The author discusses the many wonders of nature that can be witnessed while traveling between Mandarin and St. Augustine, Florida.
Monsieur Danglers has a harsh talk with Madame Danglers.
Lady Muriel, Arthur, and the Earl and his daughter consider going off on their own picnic.
Sibyl and her family discuss her engagement.
Donatello tells Kenyon that he has the gift of talking to animals and tries to communcate with the creatures of nature.
The author describes his time in a relatively barren landscape.
A white fairy befriends a young prince. The fairy gave the prince a ring and tells him that whenever he did something unkind, the ring would prick his finger and he would lose her friendship. After several unkind deeds she turned him into a dog. Only changing his ways would bring him back to his handsome self.
Polynesia works tirelessly to secure a period of rest for the doctor, asking her friends for assistance in the process.
An incident with a brewer's cart badly injures Captain. Black Beauty is introduced to Hotspur.
Dobbin delivers a letter to George.
Agnes arranges a meeting between her mother and Mr. Weston. She finds out the true meaning behind his visits.
The French return and Rene determines to leave the new world for home. He asks his tribe for help and promises to return. He learns much from the French, including news of his uncle.
The story of Seth Richmond and his friendship with George Willard.
Mole, accompanied by his new friends, returns to his home. Mole sends for groceries in order to feed his guests.
Matthew summons his courage to update Anne's wardrobe. Anne receives a gift from Diana's aunt.
The author talks about color.
Now a fugitive slave, Mr. Douglass must be careful who he trusts.