Agnes Grey
Chapter XX: The Farewell
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey returns to Horton House, and prepares herself for the idea of never more seeing Mr. Weston.
Agnes Grey returns to Horton House, and prepares herself for the idea of never more seeing Mr. Weston.
Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters stay at Norland for a few months, because it is difficult to find a new home which they can afford with their small income. Edward and his relationship with the family is described.
THROUGH airy roads he wings his instant flight
Brownie convinces Mr. Crow to be his weekly newspaper. Mr. Crow gives him a few conditions.
David divulges his true feelings to Agnes.
The author's preface.
A short story about the first days of spring.
Abu Nowas went to the Sultan telling of his dead wife. The Sultan got him a new wife and a decent dowry, which was spent almost immediately. Abu Nowas is able to trick both the Sultan and the Sultana and gets more money for his cunning.
Mina, Jonathan’s girlfriend, writes letters back and forth to her friend Lucy about the young men in her life, Dr. Jack Seward and Quincey Morris. Arthur Holmwood introduced Lucy to Quincey Morris.
A poem about a fairy tale journey to find the mythical Jumblies.
An unexpected house guest arrives on Christmas night.
Du Bois discusses Albany, the heart of the Black Belt of the South.
Hector charges the Greek ramparts, pushing the Achaeans back to their ships.
Whitefoot begins to build up his store-house and decides not to go out in the daytime because it is safer to roam around at night.
Macbeth is confronted by the three witches who tell him of his future. Macbeth and Banquo receive news from Ross.
The narrator, Sylvie, and Bruno meet Willie’s wife.
Jo is deeply affected by Beth's passing, and begins to reminisce about her time in New York with Professor Bhaer.
David is sent to Salem House by Mr. Mudstone.
The king forgets to invite his sister to the christening of his new child. She becomes very angry and puts a curse on the little princess.
Zeus, keeping his promise to the Trojans, sends a false dream to Agamemnon.
Dantes visits his father's home and Caderousse, their neighbor pays them a visit.
The travelers arrive at Professor Swyne’s farm and spend the night.
Laurence invites the girls to go camping.