A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 18: Nine Days
by Charles Dickens
Darnay and Lucie marry and leave for their honeymoon. Dr. Manette is not well.
Darnay and Lucie marry and leave for their honeymoon. Dr. Manette is not well.
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.
Du Bois tells about his son who died as a young baby.
Van Helsing tries to convince the others of what Lucy has become. They agree to work with him to try to stop what is happening.
Frank has to act quickly to save himself. They decide to wait for the bear. After recording their exploits on film they resume their travels. The following night finds them setting up camp on shore.
Hawkeye, the white hunter, and Chingachgook, a mohican, discuss current events while Uncas trails Maqua tribesmen. The hear a party is approaching on horseback.
The Invisible Man reveals his true identity. Griffin and Dr. Kemp discuss the finer points of invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Tom Eaves gives his opinion. Lord Steyne is troubled by his son's situation, but continues to distract himself with lavish parties.
Marianne’s transformation seems complete at this point; her affections for Willoughby are put to rest, and even her mother, who was once fond of him, has decided to forgive and forget. It seems at this point that Elinor’s hopes for happiness are destroyed, as she does not have a suitor as Marianne still does.
The narrator finds it increasingly difficult to conceal an act of violence from the authorities.
Now on "Endeavor Island", Hump and Maud are determined to make the best of the situation.
The sun just touched the morning
Now aboard the Rangoon, Phileas and his fellow travelers proceed on their trip to Hong Kong, with Phileas spending a great deal of time with Aouda in the process. Still awaiting the arrival of an arrest warrant, Detective Fix quietly boards the Rangoon still pursuing Phileas Fogg.
A pharmacist conspires to diminish the capacity of a rival suitor.
Following the conclusion of the croquet game, Alice is sent to visit the Mock Turtle.
Graines tells the Passfords of Christy’s exploits. Captain Rombold pays a visit. Bertha Pembrooke arrives.
The entire group arrives at the Emerald City and, after dinner, talk with Ozma about the tunnel. They watch (from the Magic Picture) the Nome King’s plans to attack at midnight. They discuss what their own plan will be. Ozma tells Dorothy about the Forbidden Fountain. The Scarecrow thinks up a plan.
A biography of John Wallis.
The pirates undertake a surprise attack on the Lost Boys' hideout.
The author discusses an international history of number words.
Sara introduces herself to Ermengarde.
Silas finds things are amiss after returning to the cottage and sets off to the village for help.
Mole and Rat visit Mr. Toad, who invites them to join him on a trip. Toad becomes enamored with a new craze while Mole and Rat catch the train home.
Du Bois discusses the significance of the city of Atlanta.