Flappers and Philosophers
Benediction
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
In the midst of a major life decision, Lois reacquaints herself with her older brother who is training to be a Jesuit priest.
In the midst of a major life decision, Lois reacquaints herself with her older brother who is training to be a Jesuit priest.
Rebecca behaves as expected. Little Rawdon makes a new friend. Amelia devotes her time to little George. Amelia is affected by news from Dobbin's Sister.
Dorothy and the others call the flying monkeys to take them beyond the Hammer-Heads to the land of the Quadlings. They reach Glinda’s castle and are admitted at once.
Dorothy and the Scarecrow talk along the way about Dorothy’s home in Kansas and about how the Scarecrow came to be and why the Scarecrow wants a brain.
The narrator is surprised when he comes across a myrtle warbler.
Rene recovers. He makes his request to the Alachuas. On the way to Fort Caroline there is news of the attack.
Dorothy and her friends come upon a dark forest where they discover wild animals who fear a giant animal-eating spider. The Lion attacked and killed the deadly spider and the forest animals declared him their king.
Evaluating whether teaching will be just a job or a lifetime career.
The chapter continues its description of Catherine and introduces her mother, Mrs. Allen, and offcer Catherine’s first impressions of Bath.
Mr. Peggotty, determined to find Little Em'ly, asks David for his assistance. Miss Mowcher tells David about her unintentional part in the Peggotty family debacle. Mr. Peggotty and David visit Mrs. Steerforth.
Black Beauty's intuition proves beneficial to his master while traveling in foul weather.
Newland discovers that Ellen intends to stay in New York. May informs Newland of a new, unexpected friendship.
They search for the source of the smoke. Quorum and the boats suddenly disappear, leaving the rest to wonder who is responsible.
Christy is joyfully received at home. He pays tribute to the character of his adversaries.
Mark and Ruth’s parents sell their plantation and move to Florida.
Jurgis becomes a scab, undermining a union strike. Jurgis' financial prosperity ends after he assaults Connor a second time. Jurgis is promptly beaten and arrested for the third time.
A further description of the relationship between Lucy and Robert.
The author talks about Sammy, a salmon, Aunt Sheen, the oldest and largest fish, and several other varieties of fish in the water. Aunt Sheen warns Sammy not to swim alone, but to travel in a pack of other fish. Sammy disobeys her and swims off looking for adventure. He continues on away from the river and into the ocean.
Following the death of President Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln prepares to leave the White House. Elizabeth's business continues to prosper.
After the passage of many years Newland, now widowed, travels to Paris with his son. Newland declines an invitation from his son.
Now a fugitive slave, Mr. Douglass must be careful who he trusts.
The story continues with the description of the beloved Toyman. He is a hired hand of the barnyard that makes toys for the children by the fire and takes them on fun adventures. In this short story the Toyman takes the children fishing.
Higgins and Pickering attempt to make amends with Eliza.
George gets updated on current affairs while Myra sleeps.
The Marquis arrives at his village where he treats the peasants with callous indifference.