Jack meets Corporal Rufus Smith. They visit the General. Rufus reminds the General that they are acquaintances and asks to be his gardener.
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.
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 Morcerf's host a ball at their house.
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.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Monsieur Morrel's children at their home. During his visit with Maximilian and Julie, he notices the red silk purse and diamond underneith crystal coverings.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits his new home in Paris.
The narrator finds a boarding house for “colored people” and becomes acquainted with the local black citizens.
The Sedleys continue to suffer hardships. Old Osborne wins his war of attrition with Amelia. Amelia is impressed by her son's kindness to others as she keeps an eye on him from a distance.
The group argues over the continuation of their plans. They discuss the reasons for rejoining the Swash.
Laurie and Amy return home with some surprising news. Professor Bhear, in town on business, pays a visit to Jo.
Jurgis is sentenced to thirty days in jail. Stanislova visits Jurgis in jail.
The Twistytail family wait for Santa to arrive on Christmas Eve. The next morning the entire family opens their bountiful gifts. The author wishes the readers a merry christmas.
The Molly is forced onto the breakers. Spike is willing to sacrifice all else for his own escape.
After their extended time at sea, Maud and Hump finally reach land.
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.
As time passes, Quasimodo grows up, and an aging Claude must reconcile himself with his choices.
Mugridge treats the new cabin boy harshly, ordering him around every chance he gets. An accident aboard the Ghost results in a new nickname for the narrator. "Hump" receives very little sympathy from the crew for his injuries.
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.
They realize the swift boat they had attempted to race was Varmint and they stop in Poughkeepsie for lunch. They look for their lost companion, Sting, and dock for the night.