The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 34
by Edith Wharton
After the passage of many years Newland, now widowed, travels to Paris with his son. Newland declines an invitation from his son.
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Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 10: Anne's Apology
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Matthew convinces Anne to change her mind. Marilla starts to develop a motherly affection for Anne.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 26: Artistic Attempts
by Louisa May Alcott
Amy's luncheon with her art class goes badly.
Agnes Grey
Chapter XIV: The Rector
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey tries to supervise Miss Murray in her visits with the rector. She discovers the true depth of their relationship.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 12: “A Wonderful Escape”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends start a roaring fire
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 3: The Nuns’ House
by Charles Dickens
Edwin Drood and Rosa Bud discuss their relationship. The sound of Jasper's voice from the cathedral frightens Rosa.
Treasure Island
Part Six: Captain Silver, Chapter 31: The Treasure-Hunt—Flint’s Pointer
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Silver thanks Jim for not running away, but Jim is worried about his future. The pirates, along with Silver and Jim, discover a skeleton pointing the way to the treasure.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLI
by Jane Austen
Lucy’s manipulative nature is again shown by her resolution to take advantage of the Colonel’s wealth and generosity as much as she can, as a result of having him confirmed in her opinion as an extremely kind and giving person.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 12”
by Oscar Wilde
Basil tries to speak to Dorian about his reputation.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 28
by Edith Wharton
Newland sends a request to Ellen requesting her presence in New York. The Beaufort's financial and social situation continues to worsen.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 1, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Caesar receives a warning. Cassius and Brutus discuss Caesar. Cassius devises a plan to sway Brutus.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 27: Vanity and Vexation of Spirit
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne attempts to change her hair color, causing less than desirable results.
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 7
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
Prince Dolor grows up. The nurse tells the prince about his past and that he is, in fact, a king. He meets a bird named Mag. The prince desires to meet the king.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Twelfth Night: About Duckie the Stepchild and the Little Ship”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The three children watch the Toyman make a boat for them to play with. As they play they also hear the commentary of the various animals in the barnyard.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 3”
by Oscar Wilde
Lord Henry investigates Dorian’s background and shows of his clever talk at lunch.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Four: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms: Chapter 8
by Jonathan Swift
The author relates several particulars of the YAHOOS. The great virtues of the HOUYHNHNMS. The education and exercise of their youth. Their general assembly.
American Short Fiction
The Yellow Wallpaper
by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Following the birth of her child, the narrator is cared for by her physician husband at a country estate.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 29
by Emily Brontë
Heathcliff forces Cathy to live and work at Wuthering Heights, and not to stay at the Grange; Cathy speaks out against Heathcliff. After Heathcliff confides in Nelly that he believes in ghosts, particularly the ghost of Catherine, he tells Nelly never to visit Wuthering Heights again.
Dracula
Chapter 14
by Bram Stoker
The Harkers meet with Van Helsing and discuss Jonathan’s experiences with Count Dracula. Van Helsing and Seward discuss the injured children.
Crime and Punishment
Part 4, Chapter 5
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov visits Porfiry Petrovich at the police station, presenting him with a request for the items from the pawnbroker's shop.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXVIII
by Jane Austen
Elinor and Marianne think that Edward’s resolve to marry Lucy is honorable, all the more since he probably knows he will not be happy marrying her.
David Copperfield
Chapter 8: My Holidays. Especially One Happy Afternoon
by Charles Dickens
David goes home for the holidays and is introduced to a new family member.
Main Street
Chapter 20
by Sinclair Lewis
A visit from Will's relatives causes great discomfort for Carol. Carol becomes pregnant, eventually giving birth to a son, Hugh.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 7: “Mein Herr”
by Lewis Carroll
Lady Muriel gets a visit from a German man.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 8: Cahoots
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
A man visiting an old Virginia grave-yard sees two monuments side by side. One monument is inscribed with the name Robert Vaughan Fairfax and 1864, and the other simply said "Cahoots" and nothing more. The man then goes to a nearby post-office to ask the man in charge about the two monuments.