Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 28: Domestic Experiences
by Louisa May Alcott
Meg discovers that married life is not as easy as she thought.
Meg discovers that married life is not as easy as she thought.
The men deal with the aftermath of the battle, including the burial of the dead.
The story of Fairer-Than-A-Fairy and the Rainbow Prince.
Raskolnikov tells the group about Svidrigailov's proposal. Dunya presents a proposal to her brother. Razumikhin realizes who is responsible for the pawnbroker's death.
This book tells the story of Jemima Puddle-Duck, introduced in the The Tale of Tom Kitten), who seeks out a nesting place away from the farm. A charming fox (who looks not unlike Mr. Tod talks her into nesting at his house on a mysteriously ample supply of feathers. He sends the naive Jemima out to collect traditional herbs for stuffing a duck, saying it is for an omelette. The farm collie, Kep, hears about this, realizes what the fox is really up to and intervenes.
The two girls get more eccentric in their ways. Clara begins to wear knickers and Ida wears a short skirt. The two girls then throw a dinner party for Harold and Charles. That is the last straw for the Doctor and he realizes the error of his ways.
The year ends and Muriel and the narrator mourn the death of Arthur.
There is talk of ghosts.
A king decides he must marry the most beautiful woman and sends his servant to find her. He is somewhat deceived, and is angry when he makes this discovery. His new wife is spotted by four fairies, who make some changes in her. At this, the king wonders at the mistake he has made. The woman’s sister makes her way to the palace, and is jealous of her sister’s new situation. She sets out to make some changes in herself.
Carol and Will travel to Gopher Prairie by train, following their marriage. Carol observes the other passengers as the travels, feeling that she could help improve their lives. After great anticipation, Carol arrives in Gopher Prairie.
The boys head for the Thousand Islands and discuss what to do about their rude passenger. They see the Varmint II and speak of racing the boats again.
The Narrator reflects on his first day of school and understands the difference between the races and what they think of each other.
Mr. Ford shares the contents of the letter. The girls are happy to hear the good news and to plan their trip.
Sumner confronts Quorum, who confesses to trying to take the gun but says he knows nothing of the disappearing canoes.
David finds his new living situation to a bit lonely. A dinner leaves David feeling ill.
Colonel Passford laments his situation to Captain Rombold. Christy is disappointed to see his uncle’s condition.
Charles sends a clumsily written letter to Ida asking her if she would accompany him on his tandem tricycle. She accepts and as they ride, he asks her to marry him. She pities him and concedes that she will think about it. However, when he grabs her hand, she does not pull away.
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
The doctor, Bumpo, and Long Arrow depart the Bagjagderag camp, having made a great impact behaviors and beliefs. The group is taken to the Whispering Rocks, where they learn another of the island's secrets. The Popsipetel prepare to elect a new chief.
Hal Winter's situation causes a brief feeling of bitterness to overcome Ray Pearson.
The Time Traveller travels far in to the future, observing the extreme changes of the planet.
How a youth overcomes the seven-headed serpent who has demanded from his nation twenty-four young people each year.
Raskolnikov's attack on Alyona and Lizaveta is interrupted suddenly by two men. Raskolnikov narrowly escapes.
They all attend the party.
A description of the journey to—and arrival at—Cedar Key. The rail, the towns, and the various features of the landscape are described.