Behind the Scenes
Chapter 6: Willie Lincoln's Death-bed
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth is once again called to work at the White House. Willie Lincoln's health continues to worsen.
Elizabeth is once again called to work at the White House. Willie Lincoln's health continues to worsen.
Osbert vows to avenge his father’s death, while Alleyn feels an attraction to Mary. They set out into battle, but face capture.
The Count of Monte Cristo meets Alberts parents Monsieur and Madame de Morcerf.
The boat avoids trouble. Captain Spike remembers Jack Tier. Mrs. Budd shows her interesting view of things. Jack Tier boards the Molly Swash. The captain disguises the boat.
In one of Captain Crewe's letters, he reveals an interesting story causing much excitement in all the girls.
George's attempt to impress Belle Carpenter is unexpectedly interrupted.
A biography of John Wallis.
The author is asked to start a new school in Tuskegee. As Booker prepares to procure a building for the new school, he observes the conditions and behaviors of the people of Tuskegee, always remaining hopeful.
A young prince is offered whatever he likes best, but to his father’s dismay, he chooses a princess who is trapped by an enchantment. On his way to reach her he meets with three men, each with a special skill. Together the four men are able to work together against the magician’s spell.
The pirates undertake a surprise attack on the Lost Boys' hideout.
A relieved Mrs. Darling provides a home for the Lost Boys. Fearing an unwanted transformation, Peter departs after making a promise to Wendy. As time passes, so does the Darling home.
The author discusses an international history of number words.
The narrator of the Novel, Humphrey Van Weyden, finds himself in a very precarious situation before he is rescued by a passing sealing ship.
A poor cottager buys a cat and ends up with a kingdom.
Maqua escapes capture. Hawkeye guides the group to safety rather than risk an encounter with enemy tribes.
Squinty manages to escape the farm and the dog. He steals some potatoes, takes a bath, and winds up lost.
Carols discontent with small town life continues to grow. Vida and Carol continue to argue about life in Gopher Prairie.
Kenyon discovers many peculiarities and occurances regarding the family history of the Counts of Monte Beni.
Mr. Watson finds Holmes in an opium den when looking for a friend who had been missing. Holmes is studying a case in which a man disappeared from the upstairs room of the den. All that was found was a deformed man with a limp and traces of the man’s blood and clothes with no apparent violence.
David admits his feelings for Dora to Miss Betsey, who reacts unexpectedly to the news. David attempts to recoup some money for Miss Betsey. Agnes informs David of her own family's situation.
Silas isolates himself from all companionship, focusing on his work instead.
Uncas prepares the Delaware for battle. Gamut arrives with news of Cora’s location. Hawkeye has a plan.
Van Helsing tries to convince the others of what Lucy has become. They agree to work with him to try to stop what is happening.
A minor incident at the barn dance has dire consequences for Fern Mullins. Fern, confident she will be fired, resigns and leaves town.
Siegfried returns to Nibelungen, and Alberich tells a tale.