Jane’s driver is late picking her up from the station at Millcote. When she finally arrives at Thornfield it is nighttime. Although she cannot distinguish much of the house’s facade from among the shadows, she finds the interior “cosy and agreeable.” Mrs. Fairfax, a prim, elderly woman, is waiting for Jane. It turns out that Mrs. Fairfax is not, as Jane had assumed from their correspondence, the owner of Thornfield, but rather the housekeeper. Thornfield’s owner, Mr. Rochester, travels regularly and leaves much of the manor’s management to Mrs. Fairfax. Jane learns that she will be tutoring Adèle, an eight-year-old French girl whose mother was a singer and dancer. Mrs. Fairfax also tells Jane about Rochester, saying that he is an eccentric man whose family has a history of extreme and violent behavior. Suddenly, Jane hears a peal of strange, eerie laughter echoing through the house, and Mrs. Fairfax summons someone named Grace, whom she orders to make less noise and to “remember directions.” When Grace leaves, Mrs. Fairfax explains that she is a rather unbalanced and unpredictable seamstress who works in the house.
The people are not impressed by Gringoire's new work. The Cardinal finally makes his appearance.
Coppenole convinces the Parisians to run the election as they do in Flanders.
The Preface explains the circumstances that led to the novel being written. The Letters are from Robert Walton to his sister, detailing his travels. In the fourth letter, Walton tells his sister about seeing a strange creature, and then about finding a starved man who he takes aboard and convinces to tell his story.
Maximilian visit Valentine at her house secretly.
Joe defends Mrs. Joe's honor by fighting Orlick. Miss Joe is attacked.
Agnes Grey details her confessions, and the wishes she hides in her heart.
Thoreau discusses classic literature and its benefits.
Laurence invites the girls to go camping.
Leaving her studio, Miriam goes to the statue of the virgin. She and Hilda talk about religion.
As a way to pass the time during a raging snowstorm, family members exchange stories by the fireside.
William looks forward to his first day at the girls' school. He again meets with M. Reuter.
James falls out of favor with Miss Crawley. Angered by correspondence from Rebecca, Miss Crawley makes a declaration to Pitt.
Mole journeys to the Wild Wood where he is later met by Rat. Mole and Rate find the home of Mr. Badger
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.
In an attempt to be invited into a country club, George and Myra extend a dinner invitation.
Thoreau explores the moral complexities of hunting.
Dorian wakes from peaceful sleep and is confronted by what actions to take after last night’s events. He contacts Alan Campbell to help him conceal what has happened.
Thoreau goes through great labors to grow his field of beans.
Kenyon discovers many peculiarities and occurances regarding the family history of the Counts of Monte Beni.
Jo, now in New York, writes her family to tell them of her experiences.
The men of Vanity Fair say their farewells as the depart for battle.
A good deal of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy's personalities are divulged to the reader.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton addresses the Committee of the Judiciary of the United States Congress in January of 1892.