The Professor
Chapter 4
by Charlotte Brontë
William considers his work as a tradesman, and is confronted by Mr. Hunsden.
William considers his work as a tradesman, and is confronted by Mr. Hunsden.
Lancelot and Old Gobbo present a proposition to Bassanio. Bassianio and Graziano depart for Belmont.
As they travel, it begins to rain and they decide to take shelter for the night as they pass through the Erie Canal. However, the hotel is questionable, as are the folk that inhabit it, so the boys are hesitant. They have no choice because of the rain and reluctantly take the rooms offered to them.
The Sedley state is auctioned off.
Pip is taken to Miss Havisham's manor. Pip is affected by Miss Havisham's daughter, Estella.
The men go to the theatre, but Sibyl’s performance does not live up to Dorian’s expectations. Dorian is cruel to Sibyl, but only realizes it later.
Arriving in the city, Coverdale spends most of his time alone in his rooms.
The boys wait to take the girls home. The girls come back fully recovered and tease the boys with the fact they caused the accident. Fred’s grandfather warns him that he needs to watch out for girls that are tombys because they cause trouble, however they planned to take the girls with them anyway.
The affairs of Mrs. Beaufort and Ellen are the topic of conversation at the van der Luydens home. Newland is greatly affected by news concerning Ellen.
The Eldest Magician helps the Man with the flooding problem caused by Pau Amma, the monster crab.
Coverdale seeks out Moodie, trying to discover the secrets of Priscilla's past.
A new voice takes over the diary.
The husband of Lady Sannox develops a sinister plot when he finds out that his wife is seeing another man.
A restless and delirious Raskolnikov receives a summons from the police station.
Bored with married life, Newport decides to visit an old friend.
Phoebe is mesmerized by the story and tells Holgrave that she must return home for a short time. Holgrave tells Phoebe his feelings about Hepzibah and Clifford and that he senses trouble. Phoebe leaves.
David decides he will use the new situation to his advantage. Dr. Strong agrees to hire David as his secretary. David becomes suspicious of Jack Malden's intentions towards Annie. Mr. Micawber tells David and Tommy of his plans in Canterbury.
Hester’s one consolation is her daughter, Pearl, who is described in great detail in this chapter.
The body of Mr. Wicksteed is found. The Invisible Man is suspected. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Just as the meeting between the boys is ending they find there is a fire in town. They go to investigate, and possibly lend a hand, and find that there is trouble to be found.
A group of four boys find that their winter break promises more excitement than they could have hoped for. Frank lets his friends know that they have an opportunity for an adventure, traveling Florida by boat.
A drawing leads to misunderstanding then friendship.
Sara watches as the Indian gentleman moves into his new home.
They discuss what occurred with the rude canal-man and the bond, but Fred did not get the outcome. Sam speaks to them more about the race and they all participate in their usual banter.
The four boys continue on at a steady pace in their motor boat and talk about the boat races and the qualifications to enter West Point.