Vanity Fair
Chapter 59: The Old Piano
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Mr. Sedley gets his house in order. Jos makes a promise to his father and Amelia. Dobbin makes a declaration to Amelia, but is disappointed with her reaction.
Mr. Sedley gets his house in order. Jos makes a promise to his father and Amelia. Dobbin makes a declaration to Amelia, but is disappointed with her reaction.
George's behavior bothers Dobbin.
Maximilian visit Valentine at her house secretly.
Miss Minchin scolds the cook, which results in Sara being on the wrong end of the cooks temper.
Carlton is surprised by an ad placed in the local newspaper. Mr. Peck writes a poem.
William decides to reveal his feelings to Frances.
Most are shocked to find Sara well and the same even after a meal's deprivation.
The Camel's Back, a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is the tale of a man in love, Perry Parkhurst, who presents his girlfriend with an ultimatum: get married or end the relationship forever. After ending the relationship, a heartbroken Parkhurst attends the Citrus Ball in a camel costume, determined to win her back.
Hilda wanders into a cathedral and becomes entranced by its magic.
Stryver discusses his feelings for Lucie with Carton.
Lottie is caught listening to Sara's story telling, upsetting Lavinia.
A brief explanation of what the Christmas holiday means to the slave. Mr. Douglass is sent to work for Master Freeland.
When Tommy is caught in a trap, Farmer Green’s son wants to keep him as a pet.
Pip returns to Satis House, but continues to feel inadequate around Estella.
David and Dora are married.
Will and Carol attend a part at Sam Clark's house where they are introduced to the young up and comers of Gopher Prairie. Carol finds the conservative opinions of Gopher Prairie's citizens to be contrary to her own.
The Yankee reads the first newspaper and is pleased, except for the tone of flippany of the writing. The monks are impressed with the paper and the Yankee is pleased.
Passepartout, devoted to the completion of his master's objective, insists on helping the crew of the Rangoon in an attempt to expedite the voyage. Unable to locate a relative in Hong Kong, Aouda decides to accompany Phileas to Europe. Detective Fix is further agitated by the travelers' reserving of space on the Carnatic.
Monsieur Danglers visits the Count of Monte Cristo for financial advice.
George, having recently returned from vacation, resolves to conduct himself differently in the coming year.
David admits his feelings for Dora to Miss Betsey, who reacts unexpectedly to the news. David attempts to recoup some money for Miss Betsey. Agnes informs David of her own family's situation.
Newland warns Ellen about the possible outcome of the divorce.
Catherine and Isabella run into James and John, with whom Catherine has conversations with about the ball and the Thorpes.
The Morcerf's host a ball at their house.