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.
Harker determines the location of the missing boxes, and the men decide they must act quickly. Renfield is involved in a mysterious accident.
Becky's refusal is explained. Sir Pitt's discovery sends him into a rage.
Madame Danglers visits Villefort to talk to him about Andrea.
The Yankee is dressed in fine clothes, but the people want another miracle. After Merlin speaks ill of the Yankee, he has Merlin banished to the dungeon. With Clarence to assist him, the Yankee attaches gunpower to the turrets. During a thunderstorm, the tower explodes.
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 narrator finds it increasingly difficult to conceal an act of violence from the authorities.
Griffin recalls the events leading up to his invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Mary awakens to hear Colin screaming and throwing a tantrum from inside his room. She is summoned to his room and scolds him for screaming. She tells him that she hates him and he should go on screaming forever. She then looks at his back claiming that there is nothing wrong with it. Colin realizes for the first time that his affliction is largely in his head.
The Narrator reflects on his first day of school and understands the difference between the races and what they think of each other.
Having arrived in Neverland, Wendy and her brothers are introduced to the lost boys. Captain Hook, sensing his nemesis has returned, continues to plot his revenge. Tinkerbell's jealousy of Wendy continues to grow.
Hans Pfaal goes to great lengths to escape his creditors.
A young girl's good deeds bring her rewards, whereas her stepsister's laziness results in a life of ugliness.
The evacuation is halted, but the Captain’s assessment of the ship is not good.
An old man sends his three sons on a mission, but only the youngest is successful in his endeavors.
Pip receives correspondence from Estella. Wemmick gives Pip a tour.
Upon his return to Blithedale, Coverdale stumbles upon a strange scene.
Darnay makes an admission to Dr. Manette and asks for a promise. Dr. Manette asks for a promise in return from Darnay.
The author describes the canoe. Sumner and his companion, Worth, attempt to catch fish.
Marian tells of Count Fosco's visit and threats. Walter reveals the circumstances surrounding Anne's birth.
Becky's life after Rawdon is told to the reader.
Graines tells the Passfords of Christy’s exploits. Captain Rombold pays a visit. Bertha Pembrooke arrives.
Mary tells Martha her feelings for Dickon. Mrs. Sowerby scolds Archibald for neglecting Mary, so he sends for her at once. They meet and instantly like each other. Mary tells her uncle that she would like a bit of earth to make her happy. He tells her she can have any piece of earth on the manor grounds. Dickon promises to return to the garden.
The entire group arrives at the Emerald City and, after dinner, talk with Ozma about the tunnel. They watch (from the Magic Picture) the Nome King’s plans to attack at midnight. They discuss what their own plan will be. Ozma tells Dorothy about the Forbidden Fountain. The Scarecrow thinks up a plan.