A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. The Toyman brings the three children marbles to play with and the story explains the many seasons of the fictional Boyland.
The Tuskegee Institute receives an esteemed guest. Booker's long-standing beliefs begin to change with his continued positive experiences with the southern whites.
Longing to see Diana, Anne returns to school.
Sara introduces herself to Ermengarde.
A potential tragedy is averted by the lifesaving heroism of James Howard.
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.
Led by the captain, the men continue their attempts at survival. Soon they become friends (including the correspondent who is “not of the sea”). The men build a sail out of the captain’s overcoat and an oar. They spot land and continue rowing.
William learns more of his student, Mdlle. Henri, and decides his opinion of Mdlle. Reuter has changed.
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.
Mother teaches the three children how to garden and describes it as a fairy story to peak their interest. When their hard work is finished, the reap the benefits from their personal gardens.
David reminisces about his experiences in at Canterbury.
The novel opens with Basil and Lord Henry discussing a painting, as well as the subject of the painting, and theories of art. Basil wants to keep things secret from Lord Henry, but finds that he is unable to do so.
Bad news from the bank affects leaves a void in the Cuthbert house. Marilla tells Anne about her relationship with Mr. Blythe.
The reenactment of a piece of poetry results in a near disaster. Gilbert Blythe shows up just in time, but he is still not forgiven by Anne.
Mary is sent to live with an English clergyman and his five children. Afterwards, she is sent to live with Archibald Craven, a hermit uncle. She meets the housekeeper, Mrs. Medlock—she and Mary instantly dislike each other.
Mary continues her search for the secret garden, to no avail. Martha tells Mary that her mother is truly enchanted by the stories of the girl from India. While skipping rope down a small pathway, she discovers a hidden door which she unlocks with the key she found earlier. Inside, she finds the secret garden.
Tired and hungry, the narrator emerges from hiding to find the scene eerily silent.
Jo is deeply affected by Beth's passing, and begins to reminisce about her time in New York with Professor Bhaer.
In the course of his duties, Jerry encounters a true gentleman.
Marilla begins her upbringing of Anne.
Queen Titania’s baby is missing.
The girls each write a letter to their mother.
The Emperor learns to appreciate the nightingale.
Now in Washington D.C., Elizabeth is introduced to Mrs. Lincoln.
A discovery is made at the stone pits. Godfrey divulges his secret to Nancy.