Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXIII
by Jane Austen
Elinor does not have the luxury of doubting the truth of Lucy's confession; yet, she is convinced that Edward loves her, and not Lucy. She decides to speak to lucy again.
Elinor does not have the luxury of doubting the truth of Lucy's confession; yet, she is convinced that Edward loves her, and not Lucy. She decides to speak to lucy again.
How Siegfried becomes lord of Nibelungen.
Becky continues to the people of Vanity Fair with her charm, but many question the source of her wealth. Rawdon's debts catch up with him.
The narrator explores Claude Frollo's statements concerning the printed book in his laboratory.
The robbery continues to bring kindness and sympathy to Silas' door. Godrey looks forward to seeing Nancy once again, but still worries that Dunstan will return to Raveloe.
Albert and the Count of Monte Cristo meet for a duel.
Mulford and Rose discover their location. Captain Spike meets with Don Wan. There is a tornado. Mulford feels trapped by circumstances.
Echoing the novel’s beginning, the narrator describes another public gathering in the marketplace, but this time the purpose is to celebrate the installation of a new governor. Hester receives uneasines news about her journey and Chillingworth.
A lazy farm boy is able to steal sheep, pigs, and oxen from the greatest herdsman of the king. He is rewarded handsomely for his cleverness.
It is April, and the Dashwood girls, the Palmers, and Mrs. Jennings, and Colonel Brandon set out for Cleveland, the Palmer’s estate.
The boys journey by canoe. Concerns are raised when they find evidence of others pursuing the tribe, evidence that leads them to fear there are enemies nearby.
Mrs. Lincoln's debts force her to part with some of her wardrobe.
The chapter continues its description of Catherine and introduces her mother, Mrs. Allen, and offcer Catherine’s first impressions of Bath.
The animals of the forest are hungry. The fox manages the best of all the beasts because he is clever enough to trick them into giving him their family members and other animals.
Elizabeth describes her interactions with new freedmen and freedwomen in the White House. Mrs. Lincoln's debts continue to grow.
With the arrival of the Christmas recess, Edwin and Rosa come to an agreement in regards to their relationship. Edward devises a plan to break the news to Jasper.
Mr. Dick drops by to see David. Mr. Dick feels compelled to intervene in the Strong's affairs.
An unnamed narrator tells how a Parisian detective, Auguste Dupin, solves a case of a “purloined letter.” The letter belonged to the Queen, and the man who took it had switched it with a plain letter, and was using the information contained in the stolen letter to blackmail the Queen. The police Prefect wants Dupin to figure out how to catch the man, and Dupin reasons his way through the case, eventually nabbing the thief by using his own technique against him—switching letters back.
Albert visits Monsieur Danglers to ask about the accusations against his father.
The girls chase the boat up the stream, trying to formulate a plan to stop whatever creature is towing it along. They are happy to finally spot a boy on a craft in the river, whom they appeal to for assistance.
Phileas, having had his passport stamped, has a meal at the train station while Passepartout once again runs errands. A cultural misstep by Passepartout results in an incident at the temple and gives Detective Fix further grounds to obtain an arrest warrant.
Achilles is told of Patroclus' death. Patroclus' body is prepared for burial, while Achilles plots his revenge against Hector.
Walter returns to England. His happy reunion with his family is overshadowed by the news of Laura's death. He returns to Limmeridge house to pay his respects at her graveside.