The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
Dantes, in a disguise of an Englishman, visits Morrel and Son to speak with M. Morrel.
Amy's interaction with Esther leads her to write her will.
Hamlet prepares the actors for their performance. Horatio agrees to help Hamlet by observing Claudius. Claudius' behavior during the play is very strange. Hamlet is summoned by Gertrude.
A story about how Tiidu went from lazy to industrious, earning himself a nice fortune through persistence.
A biography of Sir William Rowan Hamilton.
George's attempt to impress Belle Carpenter is unexpectedly interrupted.
About two months have passed, and Jane has been enduring even crueler treatment from her aunt and cousins while anxiously waiting for the arrangements to be made for her schooling. Now Jane is finally told she may attend the girls’ school Lowood, and she is introduced to Mr. Brocklehurst, the stern-faced man who runs the school. Mr. Brocklehurst abrasively questions Jane about religion, and he reacts with indignation when she declares that she finds the psalms uninteresting. Jane's aunt warns Mr. Brocklehurst that the girl also has a propensity for lying, a piece of information that Mr. Brocklehurst says he intends to publicize to Jane’s teachers upon her arrival. When Mr. Brocklehurst leaves, Jane is so hurt by her aunt’s accusation that she cannot stop herself from defending herself to her aunt. Mrs. Reed, for once, seems to concede defeat. Shortly thereafter, Bessie tells Jane that she prefers her to the Reed children. Before Jane leaves for school, Bessie tells her stories and sings her lovely songs.
After the conclusion of the dinner party, George makes a confession to Myra.
Letter to His Old Master. "To My Old Master, Thomas Auld."
The Crawley finances are in a state of disarray, however Sir Pitt's frivolous behavior continues.
Abbe teaches Dantes all he knows, and the two form a plot for escape.
Mr. Gilmore describes the interactions between Sir Percival and the two ladies of the house. As he prepares to depart for London he takes an opportunity to speak to Laura regarding her marriage plans.
Marianne still cannot see Willoughby for the blackguard that he is; she wants to believe him innocent, though wavers in her convictions. More of Colonel Brandon’s past is finally discussed.
The reader gets an explanation to the General’s strange habits and fears.
While working in the salt mines, Booker hears of an opportunity to pursue an education.
Natives drive the men off the island then proceed towards the Nautilus.
Du Bois discusses Albany, the heart of the Black Belt of the South.
Once again the Nautilus finds itself at the mercy of the elements.
An engagement announcement causes at uproar.
Having arrived in the Atlantic, Ned Land decides it's finally time to escape. Aronnax explores the museum of the Nautilus. Captain Nemo and Aronnax discuss Spanish history.
The men explore the island in hopes of finding some food not available on ship. Land finally gets a chance to hunt.
The Jelly-Bean, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story following Jim Powell, an excessive gambler and outcast who has given up on polite society, as he tries to impress his new love interst, Nancy Lamar.
Rosa departs the garden hastily in search of more secure surroundings.
"The Anti-Slavery Movement." Extracts from a Lecture before Various Anti-Slavery Bodies, in the Winter of 1855.