Two years have passed. Edward is welcomed back by his mother, although he does not regain his inheritance from Robert. Mrs. Ferrars and even John and Fanny come and visit them at Delaford. Mrs. Dashwood and her two remaining daughters spend most of their time at Delaford, both to be near Elinor, and out of the hope that Marianne might accept the Colonel.
The exhausted sled team arrives at Skaguay, where they meet their new owners.
In Belmont, Bassanio attempts to win the hand of Portia. Nerissa and Graziano make a suggestion to Portia and Bassanio in regards to their impending nuptials. A letter arrives from Antonio prompting Bassanio to depart for Venice.
After taking a look around, Carol is unnerved by the stature and state of the buildings in Gopher Prairie. Bea Sorensen's tour of Gopher Prairie leaves her awestruck.
A tense situation with striking workers in Zenith forces the National Guard to intervene. George's criticism of Reverend Drew's sermon causes a noticeable change in his friends demeanor towards him.
Upon arriving in New York, Newland is surprised to meet an acquaintance from London.
Booker implements an unorthodox plan for the new construction, and works to overcome the objections of prospective students and their parents.
A vagrant attempts in vain to be arrested.
David returns to London where he visits with old friends and acquaintances.
John Thorpe arrives at the Allens’ with his sister Isabella and Catherine’s brother James. The trio pressure Catherine into joining them for a carriage ride; James and Isabella in one carriage, and Catherine and John in the other. During the carriage ride, Catherine attempts to divert John’s self- interested monologue, but always fails.
George's involvement with Tanis begins to take a toll on his health and reputation. George receives his first invitation into the Good Citizen's League.
Newland and May's discussion of their engagement leaves Newland questioning his future wife's ability to think for herself.
A man comes to Sherlock Holmes seeking advice about the disappearance of a bizarre society of red-headed young men that are funded by a man who sympathized with red-headed men.
Mole, accompanied by his new friends, returns to his home. Mole sends for groceries in order to feed his guests.
Sylvie and Bruno meet the young female pianist on the way to the drawing-room.
David receives a welcomed letter from Dora's aunt, prompting David to pay visit.
Newland travels to Boston.
The author discusses the meaning of ‘nature’.
Luzhin, realizing his engagement with Dunya is ending, regrets his decisions.
Eiros and Charmion discuss the events that led to the end of life on Earth.
David decides he will use the new situation to his advantage. Dr. Strong agrees to hire David as his secretary. David becomes suspicious of Jack Malden's intentions towards Annie. Mr. Micawber tells David and Tommy of his plans in Canterbury.
Mercedes (Madame de Morcerf) visits the Count of Monte Cristo.
Coverdale, Hollingsworth, and Foster are forced to take on an unhappy midnight search, with tragic results.