A Little Princess
Chapter 4: Lottie
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara's presence at the school upsets Lavinia. Sara agrees to help Lottie.
Sara's presence at the school upsets Lavinia. Sara agrees to help Lottie.
The reader is introduced to Carol Milford, a beautiful, young woman trying to find her place in the world. Fearing a mundane life, Carol turns down a suitor in order to pursue a more bohemian lifestyle.
Three friends help each other out.
This first chapter contains little in the way of action, instead setting the scene and introducing the first of many symbols that will come to dominate the story.
Brutus prepares for another battle with Antony and Octavius. Antony sends men to verify whether Brutus is alive.
Elizabeth is given the opportunity to purchase the freedom of herself and her son.
Laertes' and Claudius' scheme does not go as planned. Hamlet instructs Horatio as Fortinbras prepares to enter the castle.
John Dolittle, a knowledgable doctor in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, finds that his love of animals is taking a toll on his finances.
Jo, intending to help her sister's relationship with Laurie as well as her own writing, decides to move to New York.
Anne and Diana's unexpected encounter with Josephine Barry leads to an unusual arrangement.
Brownie goes to Gradaddy Beaver and explains about the flash. He assures Brownie that it was no gun. Jasper Jay tells Brownie about hearing about Brownie’s picture in the paper.
Pip's continued visits to Satis House create a distance between himself and Joe. Pip is devastated by Miss Havisham's decision.
A fairy tale recounting the adventure of Niels and his family on a pilgrimage to Rome. Niels encounters three giants and is forced to help them in their scheme to steal the king’s daughter. Niels is able to conquer the giants, continues his journey, and later, is found by the princess he inadvertantly rescued and marries her.
George's work on the Mayoral campaign results in ethically questionable compensation.
A discussion of the English settlers colonizing Florida.
An old mariner stops a group on their way to a wedding. The leader of the group listens to the mariner's story. The mariner's tale starts out with calm seas and a happy crew, but a sudden storm and strange weather change the mood. The mariner's actions upset the crew.
A short story about Raggylug, a baby rabbit, that lives with his mother and doesn’t heed her warning about hiding in the nest. After an encounter with a snake and a sudden escape, Raggylug learns his lesson.
Dr. Melville tells a first hand story of the lynching of Jube Benson.
Lottie is caught listening to Sara's story telling, upsetting Lavinia.
The monkey council, disappointed by news of the doctor's inevitable departure, decide to give a gift to show their gratitude.
A king must overcome a witch and restore his real queen.
An anecdote about the young princess. She floats out of the open window as she sleeps and causes a panic among the inhabitants of the castle.
The Yankee makes plans to start a newspaper. Because of a mix-up, Sir Sagramor challenges the Yankee to a battle. The king suggests to the Yankee that he should go out adventuring to gain reknown in order to make himself more worthy to fight Sir Sagamor.
A poor working girl's tale.
The Toyman makes the three children whistles from a weeping willow and they serve as a bird call for Orioles.