David Copperfield
Chapter 45: Mr. Dick Fulfills My Aunt's Predictions
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Dick drops by to see David. Mr. Dick feels compelled to intervene in the Strong's affairs.
Mr. Dick drops by to see David. Mr. Dick feels compelled to intervene in the Strong's affairs.
After a display of his love, Romeo departs Juliet's room. Upset by the news of her planned marriage to Paris, Juliet departs for Friar Lawrence's to seek counsel.
The author discusses the history and philosophy of counting.
Ishmael gives a description of Ahab's search for Moby Dick.
Newland decides he must protect Ellen from herself. Newland meets with Letterblair to discuss the Countess' affairs.
Pip is punished for disobeying Ahab.
In this chapter, Austen writes a gentle satire on the manners of the upper class.
Thoreau concludes the work by criticizing conformity in society.
The reader is introduced to Squire Cass' two sons, Dunstan and Godfrey.
The preface to the novel.
How Hans and a special goose got the princess to laugh.
Grant realizes he has the wrong bag as he gets onto the motor boat. He discovers the bag is heavier than his and tries to think of a plan to get his back or at least open the mystery one. Fred and John seem to know something more about the luggage.
Mr. Douglass remembers his mother.
The preface to the book.
Little George returns, as does good fortune, to the Sedley house.
The children discuss their dreams. Laurie and Meg argue about the future.
Magua visits the Delaware in search of Cora. Magua attempts to turn the Delaware against Hawkeye.
Because of Uncle Henry’s failing health and poor weather, he and Aunt Em are broke and are going to lose the farm. They tell Dorothy that she will be better off living as a princess in Oz rather than poor with them. Dorothy goes to her room and with the help of Ozma and the Magic Belt, she leaves for Oz.
Having been with his garrison for a period, the recovered Captain Phoebus arrives in Notre Dame as the crowd gathers for punishment of Esmeralda. Upon seeing Captain Phoebus, the condemned Esmeralda collapses just before she is rescued by Quasimoto.
Following the service, the Dean and Mr. Crisparkle discuss the current state of Mr. Jasper's health. Edwin Drood pays a visit to his uncle to discuss his impending nuptials with Rosa Bud.
Jake's story is told to Alice. Alice and Ruth take part in a motor race.
Squinty manages to escape the farm and the dog. He steals some potatoes, takes a bath, and winds up lost.
Jurgis jumps aboard a freight train in a state of shock. In the country Jurgis becomes a vagabond, stealing just to survive. After witnessing a mother and child, Jurgis breaks down.