The monkey and the crab were playing along the river. The monkey finds a persimmon seed and the crab a rice dumpling; the monkey convinces the crab to exchange the items. The crab grows a tree from the seed, and asks the monkey to help him pick the fruit. The monkey is greedy, and eats all the fruit and then throws hard seeds at the crab, killing him. The crab’s son plans revenge on the monkey, eventually killing him.
John Adams' second Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
The wind pays visit to the speaker, bringing thoughts of life and death.
Fairlie and Louis provide an account of Fanny's arrival, the Count's visit, and the letter sent to Laura.
Walter explains the events that led to the sisters' reunion, as well as the circumstances that brought all three together once more.
The adventures of Prince Ring.
Jo, now in New York, writes her family to tell them of her experiences.
While working in the White House, Elizabeth overhears the private conversations of the President and Mrs. Lincoln.
The author gives a thorough description of a cadet's first class camp experience.
Agnes Grey narrates her family background and the circumstances that led to her employment as a governess.
During a celebration, Dantes is unexpectedly arrested, without any explanation.
By using his wits, a tailor achieves success.
Jasper, having arrived in London, returns to his old haunts. Datchery has an interesting conversation with the "Royal Highness the Princess Puffer."
A description of George and Amelia's life.
The Time Traveller begins to understand the relationship between the Morlocks and the Eloi. With nightfall approaching, the Time Traveller looks for a safe place to rest.
A father and child discuss death.
Miss Murray finds herself looking for a new source of entertainment. She and Agnes Grey go into town and meet with Mr. Weston.
The narrator finishes the manuscript at dawn and goes to see the stranger who is awakening from a dream. He talks of a king and modern inventions and being sent backward in time. The stranger dies.
A change of disguises allows Uncas to escape a dire fate. Hawkeye trusts that the Huron’:s superstitions will save Gamut.
A spoiled young boy torments an old woman, who curses him to fall in love with the silent princess. He decides he must go into the world and seek this princess, or die. He comes to learn that many others have lost their lives trying to get the silent princess to speak. Luckily, he befriends a nightingale who helps him in his challenges.
A battle between the English and French puts the group in harms way as they move towards the fort. Munro and his daughters are reunited.
Jerry’s friends warn him about the farmer’s son setting traps. After eating some carrots, he gets caught in a trap, but escapes.
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.
David finally meets the headmaster, and continues to make new friends at Canterbury. Jack Maldon's departure leaves Annie very emotional.
Frederick Douglass speaks at the unveiling of the Lincoln Monument (now known as the Emancipation Memorial) in Washington, D.C., April 14, 1876. The monument was paid for solely with funds donated from freed slaves.