Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 36: Beth's Secret
by Louisa May Alcott
Beth divulges a secret to Jo concerning her health.
Beth divulges a secret to Jo concerning her health.
Amy's difficulties at school lead Ms. March to take action.
Herbert tells Pip the story of Miss Havisham.
Queen Ann and her officers fall into a pit in the cavern. Tik-Tok tries to conquer Ruggedo and Betsy is locked in the Chamberlain’s room. Hank attacks Ruggedo and knocks him against a wall. Meanwhile, Files, Shaggy, Ploychrome, and the Rose Princess wait outside.
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.
Biddy and Pip become closer. Biddy gives Pip a warning.
The lawyer arrives, with his own plans for dealing with the situation. The group spends their last evening together. Laura gives Walter a parting gift.
A man comes to Sherlock Holmes seeking advice about the disappearance of a bizarre society of red-headed young men that are funded by a man who sympathized with red-headed men.
An excerpt from Marian's diary reveals the events at Limmeridge house after Mr. Gilmore's departure. Laura attempts to free herself from the prospect of marriage by revealing a secret, but Sir Percival's reaction is not as she supposed. Marian shares news of Walter's departure.
The author continues to use geometric shapes to describe Flatland’s population.
Oliver receives a share of what is his, while Monks comes to a fitting end. Mr. Brownlow, now legal guardian of Oliver, Mr. Losberne, and Mr. Grimwig stay close to Oliver's new family.
Amy and Jo exhibit their personality differences while visiting several families.
Master George sets out to find Uncle Tom, having learned of his being sold from Ophelia's letter, but is to late to do any good.
Mr. Creakle gives a warning to David. David meets some of the other boys at the school.
A badger kills a farmer’s wife, and the farmer asks a rabbit to get revenge for him.
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.
Dora's health continues to decline.
Two family patriarchs pass away without full reconciliation. Amelia's newfound wealth brings a new set of "friends".
Gunther outwits Brunhild.
Mary and Dickon speak in a Yorkshire dialect and Colin joins them for the first time. Colin asks Dickon about the great gray tree from which his mother fell. Ben Weatherstaff sees the children and insults Colin.
The author presents his opinion of English poetry.
George is concerned with Ted's choices and interests, which are contrary to his own. An incident at Ted's party causes tension between the Babbitt's and Littlefield's. A visit from family only increases George's irritation with matters at home.
The author continues his work as a public speaker while still devoting himself to the prosperity of the Tuskegee Institute.
Amelia fools everyone but Dobbin. Rawdon's disappointment amuses Becky.
The author explains the basic doctrine of the priests.