The monkey and the crab were playing along the river. The monkey finds a persimmon seed and the crab a rice dumpling; the monkey convinces the crab to exchange the items. The crab grows a tree from the seed, and asks the monkey to help him pick the fruit. The monkey is greedy, and eats all the fruit and then throws hard seeds at the crab, killing him. The crab’s son plans revenge on the monkey, eventually killing him.
Joe visits Pip in London. Pip is informed of Estella's return to Satis House.
The Yankee meets Clarence. The Yankee tells Clarence about an eclipse that will occur within a few days. Clarence waits to see if it’s true. Clarence tells him about being a prisoner.
The preface is a disclaimer signed by the author. In the introduction/explanation, the stranger tells the narrator his story of being a yankee in Connecticut.
Miriam tells Donatello that she believes he is a true faun. They frolic and revel in the glade.
The Time Traveller gives a lecture on the fourth dimension, while showing the group his an amazing new invention.
David receives a welcomed letter from Dora's aunt, prompting David to pay visit.
More on the history of nubmer systems.
Jeremiah Anderson's pride keeps him from asking for help from his ex-slave master after he is freed.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Haidee in his home and tells her that she is free from being his slave now that they are in Paris.
Mr. Douglass recalls the harsh conditions on the Lloyd Plantation.
A vagrant attempts in vain to be arrested.
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.
How the teachers attitude and viewpoint can affect their students.
We meet General Heatherstone and his family. When the narrator and his family go to pay their respects to the General, they are unwelcomed.
After the passing of the storm, the Ghost surveys the area for lost ships and crew. Captain Larsen forcibly adopts new crew members, while continuing to terrify and mistreat his crew. Johnson and Leach finally attempt an escape aboard a sealing boat, setting sail for Japan, the discovery of which, prompts pursuit by Captain Larsen. As the Ghost approaches a nearby boat, Hump prepares to intervene with violence if necessary.
An act of kindness interrupts a couple's violent pastime.
Lord Henry and Basil discuss Dorian and marriage. Dorian’s views are further influenced by Lord Henry.
Anne is punished after Marilla's broach goes missing
The Elmers prepare their new house and make it fit to live in
With his shadow captured, Peter is forced to return to the Darling home and face Nana.
Chapter VIII takes place almost entirely at the ball and deals with Catherine’s social misfortunes.
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.
Lord Henry’s influence on Dorian begins. Basil considers what to do with the painting.