The Marble Faun
Chapter XXII: “The Medici Garden”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam and Donatello have a discussion in the garden.
Miriam and Donatello have a discussion in the garden.
Newland travels to Boston.
Rebecca describes the Crawley family to Amelia. Rebecca meets her charges.
Newland shows is support for his fiance's family.
The Large Family children tell the Indian gentleman about their little un-fairy princess.
The clash between sense and sensibility is again shown in this discussion between Elinor and Marianne, and what their views on Edward and Elinor’s relationship are.
The author discusses a worldwide history of number systems.
Booker implements an unorthodox plan for the new construction, and works to overcome the objections of prospective students and their parents.
Tom Eaves gives his opinion. Lord Steyne is troubled by his son's situation, but continues to distract himself with lavish parties.
Two women, Bertha and Monica, are watching their new neighbors move in. The woman does not act lady-like and her nephew is quite broad. The cabman unloads a good amount of various types of sports equipment.
Jurgis jumps aboard a freight train in a state of shock. In the country Jurgis becomes a vagabond, stealing just to survive. After witnessing a mother and child, Jurgis breaks down.
Mulford makes certain the ladies are safe, but the boat is lost. The group faces thirst and hunger.
The family is now settled at Barton Cottage, and much happier there than they were at Norland after Mr. Dashwood’s death. A new and intruiging stranger is introduced that captures the attention of many.
Mr. Towne protests the filming of the accident. A newspaper article catches Alice’s eye.
Mr. Gilmore travels to Limmeridge house to appeal to Mr. Fairlie. Mr. Fairlie behaves exactly as expected, much to Mr. Gilmore's dismay.
After successfully waking Quox, Polychrome and Quox decide to attack. Quox is instantly captured. However, upon seeing the dragon’s ribboned locket, Ruggedo’s magical powers vanish. Quox opens the locket and eggs appear and frighten Ruggedo—chasing him away from his kingdom.
Macbeth carries out the plan with some help from Lady Macbeth.
Elizabeth reminisces about Mrs. Anne Garland and her family.
With the start of Muff Potter's trial, Huck and Tom remember Muff's kindness.
While still in London with Steerforth, David pays a visit to Peggotty and receives good news about Little Em'ly and Ham.
The boys wait to take the girls home. The girls come back fully recovered and tease the boys with the fact they caused the accident. Fred’s grandfather warns him that he needs to watch out for girls that are tombys because they cause trouble, however they planned to take the girls with them anyway.
The narrator finds it increasingly difficult to conceal an act of violence from the authorities.
Oliver, delirious and alone, seeks assistance after the failed robbery. Brittles is sent to fetch a doctor as well as the authorities.
Two enemies, Kennedy and Burger, are students of Roman remains. Burger embarks on a three week affair with a girl and returns alone, also having found a new catacomb. Kennedy attempts to get the story from him.