Behind the Scenes
Chapter 15: The Secret History of Mrs. Lincoln's Wardrobe in New York
by Elizabeth Keckley
Mrs. Lincoln's debts force her to part with some of her wardrobe.
Mrs. Lincoln's debts force her to part with some of her wardrobe.
Sherlock Holmes investigates the disappearance of a race horse and the murder of its trainer.
Jurgis and Ona finally marry. Ona and Elzbiata are constantly sick, while Antanas develops a cough and open sores from work. The harsh winter in Packingtown intensifies the hardships of the family.
Captain Nemo discusses his many experiments with Aronnax. As the Nautilus approaches the shore, Captain Nemo becomes overwhelmed with anger.
The narrator reflects on his first exposure to Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
Major Cavalcanti is introduced to his lost son, Andrea Cavalcanti, with the help of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Mr. Douglass returns to Mr. Covey's house, and has one last battle with the cowardly master.
Pip returns to Satis House, but continues to feel inadequate around Estella.
Becky's refusal is explained. Sir Pitt's discovery sends him into a rage.
Victor and his father return home and begin planning the wedding. He remembers the monster’s threat and keeps it a secret from Elizabeth, who is still worried about his frequent illnesses. The wedding takes place and they leave for a family cottage.
Once again, the Veiled Lady returns. Coverdale encounters several of his Blithedale companions.
Oliver, fearing he will be asked to leave the Brownlow home, requests a favor from Mr. Brownlow. Oliver is sent to run an errand.
The authors discuss the formation and analysis of fossil formations.
Agnes Grey narrates her family background and the circumstances that led to her employment as a governess.
Dorian wakes from peaceful sleep and is confronted by what actions to take after last night’s events. He contacts Alan Campbell to help him conceal what has happened.
An agitated Raskolnikov returns to his room where he considers, but later hides his stolen goods. Raskolnikov pays a visit to Razumikhin.
Pip encounters a another stranger and continues to assist "Uncle Provis".
Catherine’s discovery is not so monumental and she takes it upon herself to learn more about the mysteries of the Tilney family.
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.
A husband gives his wife a mirror, and when she is on her deathbed, she gives it to her daughter. The daughter thinks she sees her mother’s soul in it and spends much time staring into it after her father remarries. The stepmother begins resenting the daughter’s relationship with her father and starts to hate her; she thinks the daughter is doing black magic to curse her, and she tells the father of it. The father confronts the daughter, and he finally realizes that the daughter is innocent and is simply still brokenhearted over her mother’s death. The stepmother is moved by the daughter’s story to renounce her hate, and the father, stepmother, and daughter finally become a happy family.
Pulcheria and Dunya are greatly affected by Raskolnikov's condition. Razumikhin's affections for Dunya are fully divulged to the reader.
Sonia invites Raskolnikov to Marmeladov's funeral. Raskolnikov makes a request of Razumikhin, before teasing him about his feelings for Dunya.
Andrea Cavalcanti and Mademoiselle Danglers are to be married at Danglers' house.
Thoreau attempts to illustrate the benefits of a simplified lifestyle.
Egaeus is greatly affected by the burial of his long-suffering cousin.