The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 66: Matrimonial Projects
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur Danglers visits the Count of Monte Cristo for financial advice.
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.
Catherine, still sulking, is visited by Henry who makes some interesting revelations to her.
Marmaduke is sick and has to stay in bed. He becomes very lonely because his siblings were sent to visit their uncle until he Marmaduke recovers. The Toyman visits him and sings to him while making him a special toy to help cheer him up.
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.
The Morcerf's host a ball at their house.
The narrator leaves New York City and heads to Paris with his new friend. After spending a good deal of time together, they part company and the narrator heads for Boston.
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.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Monsieur Morrel's children at their home. During his visit with Maximilian and Julie, he notices the red silk purse and diamond underneith crystal coverings.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits his new home in Paris.
"By rugged ways and thro’ the night"
The narrator finds a boarding house for “colored people” and becomes acquainted with the local black citizens.
Aunt Sally becomes suspicious after a number of items disappear, only to re-appear later. Huck and Tom bake a "witch pie" for Jim.
Following the failed mutiny, Hump remains in the sleeping quarters quietly listening to the disgruntled sailors before being called to Captain Larsen's cabin.
Albert and the Count of Monte Cristo meet for a duel.
There is another attempt to save Lucy through a transfusion. News arrives from Mina and Jonathan. A change begins to take place in Lucy.
The author describes motion and continues on the subject of nature.
The King discusses building a tunnel under the deadly desert surrounding Oz. The Nome King gathers his army together and tries to choose a new general (after throwing General Blug away). Guph steps forwards and becomes the new General. The Nome King and Gen. Guph discuss plans on overtaking the Emerald City.
Matthew Cuthbert finds a mistake has been made at the orphanage.
Superstition abounds. Jack questions Spike about his behavior.
As time passes, Quasimodo grows up, and an aging Claude must reconcile himself with his choices.
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.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. A story that continues to describe the traditions of Christmas. The three children receive a special visit from Santa, who distributes their Christmas presents.
David runs into Mr. Peggotty, who is still searching for Little Em'ly.