Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 12: A Solemn Vow and Promise
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne and Diane Berry become fast friends. Marilla is impressed by Anne's generosity.
Anne and Diane Berry become fast friends. Marilla is impressed by Anne's generosity.
After Hilda receives the priest’s blessing, she is reunited with Kenyon.
The very vain Emperor in this fairy tale is tricked by a pair of thieves.
Doctor Dolittle and Long Arrow's discussion of natural history is interrupted by news of Bagjagderag hostility. Doctor Dolittle is introduced to Big Teeth, agreeing to accompany him in an attempt to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
A cursed woman's husband attempts to free her soul.
A brother and sister forsake their younger brother, who turns into a wolf.
Joseph pays a visit to Becky. Dobbin departs after a heated discussion.
Uncas prepares the Delaware for battle. Gamut arrives with news of Cora’s location. Hawkeye has a plan.
Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters stay at Norland for a few months, because it is difficult to find a new home which they can afford with their small income. Edward and his relationship with the family is described.
The narrator tells of his life of isolation living with his cousin and aunt.
The girls decide to experiment with laziness.
About two months have passed, and Jane has been enduring even crueler treatment from her aunt and cousins while anxiously waiting for the arrangements to be made for her schooling. Now Jane is finally told she may attend the girls’ school Lowood, and she is introduced to Mr. Brocklehurst, the stern-faced man who runs the school. Mr. Brocklehurst abrasively questions Jane about religion, and he reacts with indignation when she declares that she finds the psalms uninteresting. Jane's aunt warns Mr. Brocklehurst that the girl also has a propensity for lying, a piece of information that Mr. Brocklehurst says he intends to publicize to Jane’s teachers upon her arrival. When Mr. Brocklehurst leaves, Jane is so hurt by her aunt’s accusation that she cannot stop herself from defending herself to her aunt. Mrs. Reed, for once, seems to concede defeat. Shortly thereafter, Bessie tells Jane that she prefers her to the Reed children. Before Jane leaves for school, Bessie tells her stories and sings her lovely songs.
Rat and Mole are find a missing child with the help of a mythical creature.
Mein Herr finishes his song to thanks and compliments of the crowd. Sylvie and Bruno disappear.
The doctor turns to the assistance of some passing porpoises to inquire about the current location of the island, finding out something rather interesting in the process.
Dorothy and her friends learn how to walk on water.
The narrator describes the birds (in particular the bobolinks and the yellow-billed cuckoo) and their migrating routes. He also talks about the different fruit and trees found along the Indian River.
Sinbad the Sailor spends an evening with Franz on the Island of Monte Cristo.
Jo and Professor Bhear divulge their true feelings to one another.
Miss Rose, surprised by the age of the would be burglar, begs Mrs. Maylie not to send the boy to prison. Summoned by Brittles, police officers from London arrive to sort things out.
Pip is shocked and disappointed with the situation at home. Pip reconsiders Herbert's offer.
Jorindel must rescue his bride to be from the spell of a fairy.