The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 13
by Edith Wharton
At the theater, a particularly moving scene reminds Newland of the Countess.
At the theater, a particularly moving scene reminds Newland of the Countess.
Meg and John's marriage experiences another crisis. Marmee's advice yields positive results for Meg and John.
Amy, realizing that Laurie is heart broken, gently reprimands Laurie for his behavior.
Heyward, Cora, Alice, and Gamut attempt to hide from the enemy, but are eventually discovered by Magua and taken prisoner.
Pip prepares to leave for London feeling guilty about his behavior.
Now king of the Popsipetels, Doctor Dolittle works tirelessly to improve the lives of every member of the tribe. The doctor gets a new home.
Brunhild is welcomed home.
Dr. Van Helsing gives Lucy a blood transfusion. There is an interview with a zoo keeper that describes the escape and recapture of a wolf. Dr. Seward tells of Renfield’s escape and attack on him. Lucy’s mother dies and tells of the horrible events that took place that night.
Huck takes the money from the dauphin, intending to return it to the Wilks family.
"Oh the breeze is blowin’ balmy"
In an attempt to be invited into a country club, George and Myra extend a dinner invitation.
George's fantasies continue to negatively affect his home life, as he considers more drastic measures to ease his restless mind.
The girls decide to experiment with laziness.
Phoebe begins to brighten up the lives of Hepzibah and Clifford.
Pesca brings exciting news. Walter's reaction doesn't equal the reaction of the others.
Jo runs into Laurie and the two trade secrets.
Flop goes to the market to get corn meal. On the way, he spots an elephant with a sliver in his foot. He helps to remove it. The alligator comes by to eat the pig when the elephant sneezes at the gator and frightens him away.
Matthew Cuthbert finds a mistake has been made at the orphanage.
Ardita rebels against her uncle, who wishes her to behave as a respectable lady. He leaves her alone, and the ship is taken by Carlyle and his group of pirates. Things aren't all as they seem.
The Yankee makes plans to start a newspaper. Because of a mix-up, Sir Sagramor challenges the Yankee to a battle. The king suggests to the Yankee that he should go out adventuring to gain reknown in order to make himself more worthy to fight Sir Sagamor.
The town establishes a mill association and names its board.
A young shepherd refuses to abide by the laws of the kingdom when the king sneezes. The shepherd survives three perilous trials and refused three magnificent gifts for the hand of the princess in marriage, which he eventually gets out of the king’s frustration.
How an emperor learned to appreciate old people.
Carol accompanies Kennicott on a hunting trip, admiring the natural landscape of Gopher Prairie. Carol is introduced to the like minded Vida Sherwin and Guy Pollock. Carol's home refurnishing is met with disdain by a miserly and religious neighbor. Carol hosts a party of her own, hoping it will have some influence on the townspeople of Gopher Prairie.
Gringoire watches Esmeralda, as she performs for the crowd. A mysterious stranger accuses Esmeralda of sorcery. Quasimodo's participation in the festivities comes to an end.