The Dramatic Club has its first meeting, and Carol finds herself in a position to influence the people of Gopher Prairie. Carol is sure the play will be failure, having witnessed the lack of preparation by the actors.
"When the bees are humming in the honeysuckle vine"
Ned Land, Conseil, and Aronnax attempt to size up the crew of the Nautilus. An unfortunate incident greatly affects Ned Land's attitude toward Captain Nemo.
The three boys find their missing companion in Albany when they arrive. John caught a ride on the Varmint and then they speak about how the boats compare and talk about the different canals they can explore.
Elsie marries Hilton Cubitt and tells him not to ask her about her past. She gets a letters from the United States and pictures of small dancing men start appearing everywhere around her. Holmes is brought in to get to the bottom of the pictures. From then on, things get worse until Holmes cracks the case.
Becky Thatcher's illness causes a change in Tom's behavior, which leads Aunt Polly to believe he is ill. Tom continues to seek the attention of Becky.
The three children ask Mother to show them another story. She shows them the Orioles as they return from the south in mid-May to build their nest.
A white fairy befriends a young prince. The fairy gave the prince a ring and tells him that whenever he did something unkind, the ring would prick his finger and he would lose her friendship. After several unkind deeds she turned him into a dog. Only changing his ways would bring him back to his handsome self.
Now aboard the Rangoon, Phileas and his fellow travelers proceed on their trip to Hong Kong, with Phileas spending a great deal of time with Aouda in the process. Still awaiting the arrival of an arrest warrant, Detective Fix quietly boards the Rangoon still pursuing Phileas Fogg.
The narrator is escorted into a small dark apartment where he is supposed to furnish musical entertainment for a small dinner party. He strikes up a friendly relationship with the host.
After a discussion with Priscilla, Nancy fears she is cause of Godfrey's disappointment.
A short biographical sketch of the Seminole chief known as Billy Bowlegs.
Mr. Dick drops by to see David. Mr. Dick feels compelled to intervene in the Strong's affairs.
"Oh, the little bird is rocking in the cradle of the wind,"
Monos and Una discuss the destructive nature of man.
Lockwood leaves and comes back six months later to find Nelly living at Wuthering Heights, as Cathy's companion because Zillah left. After Hareton accidentally shoots himself, Cathy gives Nelly a book to give to him; if he accepts it Cathy vows to teach him to read and never tease him again.
Fagin and Monks discuss Oliver's future.
Elizabeth is once again called to work at the White House. Willie Lincoln's health continues to worsen.
Following the conclusion of the croquet game, Alice is sent to visit the Mock Turtle.
The Count of Monte Cristo meets Alberts parents Monsieur and Madame de Morcerf.
David returns to London where he visits with old friends and acquaintances.
A biography of John Wallis.
"W’en de clouds is hangin’ heavy in de sky,"
The author discusses an international history of number words.
The narrator of the Novel, Humphrey Van Weyden, finds himself in a very precarious situation before he is rescued by a passing sealing ship.