A white fairy befriends a young prince. The fairy gave the prince a ring and tells him that whenever he did something unkind, the ring would prick his finger and he would lose her friendship. After several unkind deeds she turned him into a dog. Only changing his ways would bring him back to his handsome self.
As Chillingworth walks away, Hester goes to find Pearl. She realizes that, although it is a sin to do so, she hates her husband. Hester and Pearl discuss the meaning of the scarlet letter.
Archer visits May in Florida, but finds his mind wondering as he talks with her.
Mary, Dickon, Colin, and Ben continue to tend to the garden while Colin’s strength increases. He is determined to build his strength enough to surprise his father when he returns. They discuss Magic.
Raskolnikov's condition improves, for a little while at least. Raskolnikov makes a confession to Pulcheria. Raskolnikov becomes agitated when discussing Dunya's upcoming nuptials.
The girls chase the boat up the stream, trying to formulate a plan to stop whatever creature is towing it along. They are happy to finally spot a boy on a craft in the river, whom they appeal to for assistance.
Jo's refusal to invite Amy has unintended consequences. A near tragedy brings the sisters back together.
The story of Dr. Reefy and his brief, but happy marriage to a much younger woman.
Becky Sharp is introduced to Joseph Sedley.
Tom tries to attract the attention of Becky Thatcher. Tom is wrongly accused and punished by Aunt Polly when Sid has an accident, causing him to evaluate his importance in the world.
Miss Rose, surprised by the age of the would be burglar, begs Mrs. Maylie not to send the boy to prison. Summoned by Brittles, police officers from London arrive to sort things out.
Most are shocked to find Sara well and the same even after a meal's deprivation.
Newland pays a visit to Mrs. Mingott. Medora asks a favor of Newland.
George Washington's seventh Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Mrs. March returns and visits Amy. Mr. Brooke's intentions towards Meg are disclosed.
Donatello talks of the mythic faun.
A further description of the relationship between Lucy and Robert.
Phoebe begins to brighten up the lives of Hepzibah and Clifford.
Ten habits to avoid in order to efficiently teach your students.
A drawing leads to misunderstanding then friendship.
Dobbin's and George's friendship is further explained.
Chapter X begins with a reminder that Catherine has hardly perfected her powers of perception, for she has not yet caught on to the romance between James and Isabella. Catherine, James, the Allens, and the Thorpes go to the theater.
The book’s narrator discusses the events that followed Dimmesdale’s death and reports on the fates of the other major characters.
Prince Dolor finds that the magical traveling cloak can fly and can grant his wishes. He receives a pair of golden spectacles to see things he’d never seen before.