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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 8”

by Mark Twain

Huck hears of his own murder from a passing ferry boat. Huck finds Jim on Jackson Island.

The Professor

Chapter 21

by Charlotte Brontë

Two letters arrive. William tries to work out a plan for employment.

Three years later Nelly and Cathy visit Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff wishes Linton and Cathy to fall in love and marry. After Edgar finds out about their visit he forbids Cathy have any contact with Linton, which drives her to begin writing secret letters to him. Nelly finds Linton's letters to Cathy, destroys them, and does not tell Edgar.

The Olive Fairy Book

The Prince and the Princess in the Forest

by Traditional

A prince and his mother set off into the world after the king’s death. The son is brave and clever, while his mother is a coward. She tricks him to help a robber in order to save her own life. The prince rescues a princess, and in turn is rescued by the princess. They are wed, and would live happily, but curiosity leads them both into trouble once more.The prince must find his way back to the princess and avenge himself against the robber and the wrongs committed by his mother.

Agnes Grey

Chapter XVIII: Mirth and Mourning

by Anne Brontë

Rosalie is wed, and Agnes Grey and Matilda are left to entertain themselves. Agnes Grey finds that she is called home earlier than expected.

Winesburg, Ohio

Godliness, a Tale in Four Parts: Part 1, concerning Jesse Bentley

by Sherwood Anderson

The Civil War brings many changes to Jesse Bentley's life,

Oliver Twist

Chapter 33: Wherein the Happiness of Oliver and His Friends, Experiences a Sudden Check.

by Charles Dickens

When Rose's health suddenly declines, Oliver is sent to summon Dr. Losberne.

Jane Eyre

Chapter VIII

by Charlotte Brontë

Finally, at five o’clock, the students disperse, and Jane collapses to the floor. Deeply ashamed, she is certain that her reputation at Lowood has been ruined, but Helen assures her that most of the girls felt more pity for Jane than revulsion at her alleged deceitfulness. Jane tells Miss Temple that she is not a liar, and relates the story of her tormented childhood at Gateshead. Miss Temple seems to believe Jane and writes to Mr. Lloyd requesting confirmation of Jane’s account of events. Miss Temple offers Jane and Helen tea and seed cake, endearing herself even further to Jane. When Mr. Lloyd’s letter arrives and corroborates Jane’s story, Miss Temple publicly declares Jane to be innocent. Relieved and contented, Jane devotes herself to her studies. She excels at drawing and makes progress in French.

David Copperfield

Chapter 21: Little Em'ly

by Charles Dickens

While still in London with Steerforth, David pays a visit to Peggotty and receives good news about Little Em'ly and Ham.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Adventure 3: “A Case of Identity”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Miss Sutherland entreats Sherlock Holmes to help her find her mysterious fiancee that has disappeared. However, he did not give her enough information in their rushed engagement.

The Sea-Wolf

Chapter 37

by Jack London

Hump and Maud continue their work on the Ghost, as Larsen's health takes another downturn.

David Copperfield

Chapter 52: I Assist at an Explosion

by Charles Dickens

Uriah Heep's dealings come to light.

Wuthering Heights

Chapter 15

by Emily Brontë

When Nelly delivers the letter to Catherine, she is too ill to even hold it. Heathcliff comes out of hiding in the Grange and speaks to Catherine about their love. When Edgar comes home, he finds them together.

Babbitt

Chapter 33

by Sinclair Lewis

A sudden illness brings Myra and George closer. George receives another invitation to join the Good Citizen's League.

Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus

Chapter 15

by Mary Shelley

The monster finds a satchel with clothes and books and decides to study the books to learn more about the world. He decides to win over the blind old man in the cottage, that the cottagers might befriend him. However, when the other discover him, they run him off because they are appalled by his appearance.