Oliver Twist
Chapter 48: The Flight of Sikes.
by Charles Dickens
Sikes attempts to flee London following the murder of Nancy.
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Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 4: “Squinty Gets Home”
by Richard Barnum
Squinty continues to wander lost in a corn field. Squinty’s family notices that he’s gone, as does the farmer. He sends the dog after Squinty. Squinty returns home.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XVII
by Jane Austen
Catherine has now become enamored of Henry Tilney, and even allows herself to occasionally indulge in the idea that she and Henry might become engaged. She is invited to Northanger Abbey, The Tilney home.
Beyond the City
Chapter II: “Breaking the Ice”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Monica and Bertha visit their new neighbors, Mrs. Westmacott and her nephew, and determine she is a very unpleasant woman.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 32
by Edith Wharton
The affairs of Mrs. Beaufort and Ellen are the topic of conversation at the van der Luydens home. Newland is greatly affected by news concerning Ellen.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 31: Our Foreign Correspondent
by Louisa May Alcott
While in Europe Amy runs into Fred Vaughn, an old acquaintance from Camp Laurence. Amy continues to write letters to her mother and sisters.
Babbitt
Chapter 27
by Sinclair Lewis
A tense situation with striking workers in Zenith forces the National Guard to intervene. George's criticism of Reverend Drew's sermon causes a noticeable change in his friends demeanor towards him.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 1, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Antonio is overtaken with an unexplained sadness, but Solanio has a theory why he is saddened. Antonio, having extended himself financially, cannot fulfill the request of Bassanio.
Main Street
Chapter 16
by Sinclair Lewis
Christmas arrives and Carol and Will attend a party at a friends house. Carol's frustration with the stagnant atmosphere of Gopher Prairie continues to increase.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 22
by Edith Wharton
Bored with married life, Newport decides to visit an old friend.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 25: Wherein This History Reverts to Mr. Fagin and Company.
by Charles Dickens
Crackit arrives at Fagin's and informs him that the robbery has failed and Oliver has been shot.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 8
by Ross Kay
The rude guests intimidate Fred at first and he tries to think of a plan to get rid of them. However, the gas begins to run low and he announces he will have to stop the motor boat. The men offer to take their money and get gas, but John insists he has to go with them. Just then the Caledonia comes into view and they hope to get a ride on it to town.
Main Street
Chapter 11
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is disappointed by her experience at the Thanatopsis Club.
David Copperfield
Chapter 34: My Aunt Astonishes Me
by Charles Dickens
Tommy visits David, and informs him of Mr. Micawber's current financial situation. Tommy asks a favor of Mr. Peggotty. Miss Betsey receives some bad news.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 5: Some Other Birds Are Taught to Fly
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Carol extends an invitation to the Ruggles.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 23: Fire Rises
by Charles Dickens
Throughout the French countryside fires burn as the revolution spreads.
Main Street
Chapter 28
by Sinclair Lewis
Fern Mullins, the new high school teacher, arrives from Minneapolis. Carol and Fern, having much in common, quickly become friends. Carol considers restarting the dramatic club.
Great Expectations
Chapter 8
by Charles Dickens
Pip is taken to Miss Havisham's manor. Pip is affected by Miss Havisham's daughter, Estella.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 1: New Popsipetel
by Hugh Lofting
Now king of the Popsipetels, Doctor Dolittle works tirelessly to improve the lives of every member of the tribe. The doctor gets a new home.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XVII: “The Hotel”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Arriving in the city, Coverdale spends most of his time alone in his rooms.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 23
by Edith Wharton
Newland travels to Boston.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLV: “The Flight of Hilda’s Doves”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Noticing that Hilda’s light has gone out, Kenyon worries for her safety.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 14: Secrets
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo runs into Laurie and the two trade secrets.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter III: “The Adventure of the Dancing Men”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Elsie marries Hilton Cubitt and tells him not to ask her about her past. She gets a letters from the United States and pictures of small dancing men start appearing everywhere around her. Holmes is brought in to get to the bottom of the pictures. From then on, things get worse until Holmes cracks the case.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 5: Polynesia
by Hugh Lofting
En route to the Stubbins home, Doctor Dolittle describes Polynesia and the role she played in his development as a doctor and his understanding of various animal languages. An old friend makes a surprise visit bringing word of various friends and acquaintances.