Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XII: “Picked up in the Gulf Stream”
by Kirk Munroe
Sumner continues to drift into the Gulf. He is reunited with his mother and discovers the answer to the missing canoes.
Sumner continues to drift into the Gulf. He is reunited with his mother and discovers the answer to the missing canoes.
As Linton becomes more ill, Edgar admits that he wishes Cathy to be happy, even if it means marrying Linton. When Linton never visits the Grange, Edgar allows Cathy to visit him at the moors.
Archer visits May in Florida, but finds his mind wondering as he talks with her.
How Siegfried turned war into feasting.
Passepartout, devoted to the completion of his master's objective, insists on helping the crew of the Rangoon in an attempt to expedite the voyage. Unable to locate a relative in Hong Kong, Aouda decides to accompany Phileas to Europe. Detective Fix is further agitated by the travelers' reserving of space on the Carnatic.
Monsieur Danglers visits the Count of Monte Cristo for financial advice.
Having been orphaned at childbirth, young Oliver is left in the care of Mrs. Mann. Mr. Bumble arrives to take Oliver to slightly more hospitable surroundings. After losing a bet, Oliver makes an unusual request.
Miriam and Donatello have a discussion in the garden.
George, having recently returned from vacation, resolves to conduct himself differently in the coming year.
Catherine, still sulking, is visited by Henry who makes some interesting revelations to her.
The author discusses an international history of number words.
The narrator leaves New York City and heads to Paris with his new friend. After spending a good deal of time together, they part company and the narrator heads for Boston.
Conseil wishes Aronnax a Happy New Year before discussing their extended imprisonment. The Nautilus finds itself at the mercy of the tides.
The Mock Turtle and Gryphon demonstrate a dance for Alice. As the Mock Turtle finishes his song, Alice is whisked away.
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.
Jo and Meg decision to attend a New Year's Eve party causes quite a commotion.
Donatello visits Miriam in her studio.
An old woman finds a large peach in a river, and when she and her husband cut it open to eat it, they find a child inside. They are overjoyed to now have a son to ease their lonely days. When the boy is fifteen, he goes off to rid the land of devils who live on an island, and takes a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant with him. He is victorious over the devils and returns home to live happily with his parents.
The author describes motion and continues on the subject of nature.
The King discusses building a tunnel under the deadly desert surrounding Oz. The Nome King gathers his army together and tries to choose a new general (after throwing General Blug away). Guph steps forwards and becomes the new General. The Nome King and Gen. Guph discuss plans on overtaking the Emerald City.
Jasper, having arrived in London, returns to his old haunts. Datchery has an interesting conversation with the "Royal Highness the Princess Puffer."
Watson and Holmes go to Cornwall where a man needs his help in solving a mystery concerning his two mad brothers and his dead sister.
As time passes, Quasimodo grows up, and an aging Claude must reconcile himself with his choices.