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Northanger Abbey

Chapter VII

by Jane Austen

Catherine and Isabella run into James and John, with whom Catherine has conversations with about the ball and the Thorpes.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 7”

by Mark Twain

Huck escapes his father after faking his own death.

Pygmalion

Act 5

by George Bernard Shaw

Higgins and Pickering attempt to make amends with Eliza.

Carol fantasizes about the important role her husband fills in Gopher Prairie, later deciding to pay a surprise visit to his office. Carol accompanies Will as he visits his patients, appreciating the opportunity to see her husband in action.

Oliver Twist

Chapter 24: Treats on a Very Poor Subject. But is a Short One, and May be Found of Importance in this History.

by Charles Dickens

Old Sally makes a death-bed confession to Mrs. Corney concerning Oliver's mother.

Sense and Sensibility

Chapter XXXI

by Jane Austen

Marianne still cannot see Willoughby for the blackguard that he is; she wants to believe him innocent, though wavers in her convictions. More of Colonel Brandon’s past is finally discussed.

Gulliver's Travels

Part Four: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms: Chapter 9

by Jonathan Swift

A grand debate at the general assembly of the HOUYHNHNMS, and how it was determined. The learning of the HOUYHNHNMS. Their buildings. Their manner of burials. The defectiveness of their language.

The House of the Seven Gables

Chapter XIII: “Alice Pyncheon”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Holgrave tells Phoebe the story of the Pyncheon curse involving Matthew Maule, Gervayse Pyncheon and his daughter Alice.

Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys

Chapter 1: “Curly Twistytail Is Named”

by Howard R. Garis

A little pig boy is caught by a bear and tied to a tree by his tail. When his brother rescues him, his tail is permanantly curled. From now on, he was called Curly.

Vanity Fair

Chapter 38: A Family in a Very Small Way

by William Makepeace Thackeray

Rebecca behaves as expected. Little Rawdon makes a new friend. Amelia devotes her time to little George. Amelia is affected by news from Dobbin's Sister.

Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys

Chapter 12: “Baby Pinky and the Doctor”

by Howard R. Garis

Baby Pinky is sick and wakes up the whole household with his crying. They take her to the hospital to make her well again.

The Blithedale Romance

Chapter VI: “Coverdale’s Sick-Chamber”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Coverdale is bed-ridden due to illness. He is attended by Hollingsworth during his rantings, forming a friendship between the men. Zenobia visits with gruel, and he tries to discover the secrets of her past.

A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court

Chapter 3: “Knights of the Table Round”

by Mark Twain

The Yankee is brought to the Round Table. Prisoners present themselves to Guenever. Sir Kay tells about Launcelot stealing his armor, and Merlin puts everyone to sleep.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 112: The Departure

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

The Count of Monte Cristo leaves Paris with Maximilian, and then he visits his old house where Mercedes now lives.

The Story of Doctor Dolittle

Chapter 5: The Great Journey

by Hugh Lofting

Dr. Dolittle's maritime travels come to an abrupt end. As the doctor and his passengers prepare to go ashore, a stowaway is discovered aboard ship. Dr. Dolittle introduces himself to the natives before embarking on the next leg of his journey.