The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 8
by Edith Wharton
Newland continues to learn more details about the Countess Olenska's past. The Countess and Newland talk at the Duke's reception.
Newland continues to learn more details about the Countess Olenska's past. The Countess and Newland talk at the Duke's reception.
The author describes his wife's reaction to the story.
Having taken control of the Jolly Roger, Peter navigates the ship back to London. Wendy decides where her true place is.
Nelly returns to the Grange after she is freed by Zillah to assure Edgar that Cathy is safe. She sends servants to bring Cathy back to the Grange, they come back empty handed. Cathy finally escapes with the help of Linton, and is reunited with Edgar right before he dies.
The narrator tells of his life of isolation living with his cousin and aunt.
Victor grows up in a tight domestic circle, in which he flourishes, and is intrigued with the mysteries of the natural world. He begins his study of outdated alchemists and then electricity.
Black Beauty describes his experiences with Reuben Smith, Mr. Yorks temporary replacement. Mr. Smith's irresponsibility causes great pain for Black Beauty.
Beth's room is prepared to make her final days as comfortable as possible. Jo's poem has a profound effect on Beth.
Lady Muriel gets a visit from a German man.
A man visiting an old Virginia grave-yard sees two monuments side by side. One monument is inscribed with the name Robert Vaughan Fairfax and 1864, and the other simply said "Cahoots" and nothing more. The man then goes to a nearby post-office to ask the man in charge about the two monuments.
A great storm described; the long boat sent to fetch water; the author goes with it to discover the country. He is left on shore, is seized by one of the natives, and carried to a farmer’s house. His reception, with several accidents that happened there. A description of the inhabitants.
The very vain Emperor in this fairy tale is tricked by a pair of thieves.
A cursed woman's husband attempts to free her soul.
Cathy nurses her father during the winter, she believes he is dying. Then, Cathy speaks to Heathcliff, who tells her Linton is sick because she cut off communication with him. The next day Nelly and Cathy leave to visit Wuthering Heights.
Phileas' game of whist is suddenly interrupted by Colonel Proctor, who he quickly challenges to a duel. A surprise attack forces the two to temporarily forget their differences. Passepartout is successful in his mission once again.
Ishmael finishes up his description of the processing of whale oil.
Mr. March arrives just in time for Christmas Day.
Dorothy says good-bye to the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion. Glinda shows Dorothy the power of the silver shoes. Dorothy clicks them together three times and returns to Kansas.
Hump and Maud complete the final rigging of the ship as the ailing captain's health continues to decline.
The Yankee explains his situation as being and Earl’s property sent on an errand. The Yankee is immediately set free. He goes to the slave quarters and finds the master has been killed by the slaves. The slaves have all been condemned to death. The Yankee contacts Clarence and tells him to call Sir Launcelot to come and bring some knights. The Yankee is arrested as the missing slave and the hanging is arranged.
The narrator is taught to wear a saddle.
The girls set out for the day accompanied by Tom. They are having a pleasant day, enjoying the walk on the shore, when they have some unexpected visitors.
The author describes the symptoms that have appeared in and on the cows and how he treated them.