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 He begins his study of outdated alchemists and then electricity.
Sara begins a story about the tropical forest, in response to the cold weather.
In an attempt to be invited into a country club, George and Myra extend a dinner invitation.
Two celestial beings discuss the inquisitive nature of man.
Noirtier's preparations have helped save Valentine's life.
Ishmael explains the try-works, where oil is extracted from the blubber through boiling.
During a walk, Utterson and Enfield discuss the strange events surrounding a neglected building and the figure of Mr. Hyde.
Marmaduke becomes frightened in the night by the sound of the North Wind. The Toyman comforts him and tells him a story to calm his fears that will allow him to sleep. Marmaduke and the Toyman recognize a special friendship between them as he drifts off to sleep.
Monsieur Noirtier reveals to Franz information about the death of Franz's father.
Madame de Saint-Meran falls ill and dies, the doctor treating her suspects foul play.
An old woman who has nothing finds a snake in her water jar, and wishes for death. Instead, she discovers a necklace, which earns her wealth. The king buys the necklace, but finds it replaced with the son he so desires.The prince and princess are wed, but she wishes to know the secret of the prince. He warns her of the consequences, which come to pass when he reveals the secret. The princess must work to break the enchantment to get back her prince.
Anne's defense of her honor ends in injury. The new teacher arrives.
A king must overcome a witch and restore his real queen.
Pip is less than honest with Joe about his experiences at the Havisham manor.
Pip encounters a mysterious strange in possession of a familiar object.
Jim rips free from the mast and swims to the island. He takes cover in the stockade and sees the pirates have taken over. He tries to run but is too late.
Casca and Cicero discuss the strange occurrences of late. Casca informs Cassius of the senate's plans. Cassius tells Casca of his scheme to sway Brutus.
How the Prince of the Air found his way to the Golden Isle.
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.
The adventurers cross the Rubber Country and continue on to the caverns while Ruggedo, his Chief Magician, and his minions plan his strategy. They place the entrance to the Hollow Tube in their path and make it invisible.
The author describes the inhabitants of Flatland in regard to men and women.
A hard-working man disappears at sea for several days. Upon his return others notice the wonderful advantages he has, and the news spreads that he was with a mermaid. One day a boy arrives: it is the mermaid’s son.The boy is miraculous. He is bigger and stronger than any others. He leaves his father to earn his way in the world. He meets with a squire and agrees to do the work of twelve men for the food of twelve men. However, the squire soon wishes this man gone, and tries to find a way to be rid of him.
Anne's imagination becomes a nuisance to Marilla.
Mr. Douglass remembers his mother.