Vanity Fair
Chapter 58: Our Friend the Major
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Jos and Dobbin get a good nights sleep. Dobbin prepares for a reunion of sorts.
Jos and Dobbin get a good nights sleep. Dobbin prepares for a reunion of sorts.
A widely publicized speech arguing in favor of ecological responsibility and respect of native Americans' land rights.
Dantes becomes a successful smuggler while on board his new vessel.
A woman employs Sherlock Holmes to keep watch over her as she takes a mysterious position as a governess. The woman has to comply to bizarre requirements and senses something amiss in the environment of the house.
Polynesia gives word to Gub-Gub before Prince Bumpo pays a visit to Doctor Dolittle. After the doctor fulfills his promise, Prince Bumpo prepares a ship for the parting doctor. Doctor Dolittle and the animals head back to Puddleby.
Jane remains at Gateshead for a month because Georgiana dreads being left alone with Eliza, with whom she does not get along. Eventually, Georgiana goes to London to live with her uncle, and Eliza joins a convent in France. Jane tells us that Eliza eventually becomes the Mother Superior of her convent, while Georgiana marries a wealthy man. At Gateshead, Jane receives a letter from Mrs. Fairfax, which says that Rochester’s guests have departed and that Rochester has gone to London to buy a new carriage—a sure sign of his intention to marry Blanche. As Jane travels toward Thornfield, she anxiously anticipates seeing Rochester again, and yet she worries about what will become of her after his marriage. To her surprise, as she walks from the station at Millcote, Jane encounters Rochester. When he asks her why she has stayed away from Thornfield so long, she replies, still a bit bewildered, “I have been with my aunt, sir, who is dead.” Rochester asks Jane whether she has heard about his new carriage, and he tells her: “You must see the carriage, Jane, and tell me if you don?t think it will suit Mrs. Rochester exactly.” After a few more words together, Jane surprises herself by expressing the happiness she feels in Rochester’s presence: “I am strangely glad to get back again to you; and wherever you are is my home—my only home.” Back at the manor, Mrs. Fairfax, Adele, and the servants greet Jane warmly.
A story of a prince who has three fates declared by fairies: a crocodile, a snake, and a dog. However, his wife proves to be stronger than his three fates.
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.
A man asks Holmes to investigate the strange behavior of his wife.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a short story, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, about a child born with the outward appearance of a 70-year-old man who ages in reverse. As he grows older, he appears to be getting younger with each passing year.
For a young woman, sudden popularity follows an invite to a dance.
Matthew summons his courage to update Anne's wardrobe. Anne receives a gift from Diana's aunt.
Evylyn and Harold Piper experience many events throughout their marriage, some pleasant and some tragic.
Dorian decides to move the painting to the attic. He is suspicious of others. Lord Henry sends over a book, as well as an article on Sibyl.
The youngest and silliest of three sons finds good fortune in sharing his meal with a poor old man.
In one of Captain Crewe's letters, he reveals an interesting story causing much excitement in all the girls.
Miriam visits Kenyon in his studio.
The men reach the forest, where they encounter the various wildlife of the area.
The Elmers board a train for the first time and then board a schooner called the Nancy Bell. They offer Jan Jensen a job.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story the Toyman that is a friend to the three children has a mysterious secret in his workshop that keep the boys guessing and therefore, entertained.
Matthew Cuthbert finds a mistake has been made at the orphanage.
A tale of a young man, seduced by the mystery of Lord Ruthven. He soon finds that there are aspects to the Lord which he did not first recognize for what they were. Aubrey finds love, but his happiness is not lasting. He makes an oath to Ruthven, the consequences of which are devastating.
Two family patriarchs pass away without full reconciliation. Amelia's newfound wealth brings a new set of "friends".
The adventures of King Peridor.