The narrator clears up for the reader the truth about the Judge’s awful past and of his causing his own father’s death. Clifford inherits the Judge’s estate and moves into the large mansion with Hepzibah, Phoebe, and Holgrave. Holgrave reveals a hidden deed that the Judge was looking for. Uncle Venner agrees to live in a guest cottage on the property.
Coverdale is surprised to discover the identity of his neighbors.
A new guest that does not speak the common language moves into the cottage that the monster observes and he learns the language as it is taught to her. He learns the obligations and pleasures of human relationships and realizes his lonliness.
Mrs. Sowerby sends a note to Master Craven saying that he must travel home and see his son at once. On the trip home, he thinks back at his son’s health history and regrets not spending time with Colin. Upon his return, he goes to the garden to see his son and is delighted to see the children playing. Mary, Colin, and Archibald walk to the house happy.
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow try to convince the giantess not to transform them. It does not work and she transforms them into a tin owl, a stuffed bear, and a green monkey. They are left alone to contemplate their predicament.
Now a fugitive slave, Mr. Douglass must be careful who he trusts.
Marianne’s transformation seems complete at this point; her affections for Willoughby are put to rest, and even her mother, who was once fond of him, has decided to forgive and forget. It seems at this point that Elinor’s hopes for happiness are destroyed, as she does not have a suitor as Marianne still does.
Captain Pratt sets off on an adventure circling the globe.
Phoebe begins to brighten up the lives of Hepzibah and Clifford.
A short biographical sketch of the Seminole chief known as Billy Bowlegs.
The narrator and his sister spy a light in Cloomber Tower and discover two people inside.
Jurgis visits Elzbieta. Jurgis finds work as a hotel porter and continues to learn about socialism from his co-workers.
Oliver begins his apprenticeship under Fagin.
Dorian reveals secrets to Basil, but is suddenly angered towards his old friend.
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.
Ishmael explains his decision to go to sea.
Mercedes (Madame de Morcerf) visits the Count of Monte Cristo.
Rene recovers. He makes his request to the Alachuas. On the way to Fort Caroline there is news of the attack.
The narrator describes the other worldly nature of Landor's Cottage.
Now in Washington D.C., Elizabeth is introduced to Mrs. Lincoln.
The author’s love of his country. He makes a proposal of much advantage to the king, which is rejected. The king’s great ignorance in politics. The learning of that country very imperfect and confined. The laws, and military affairs, and parties in the state.
The Professor appears from nowhere.
Donatello talks of the mythic faun.