The Light Princess
Story 14: “This Is Very Kind of You”
by George MacDonald
The prince wedges himself in the hole and is nearly drowned and unconscious when the princess saves him from his dark fate.
The prince wedges himself in the hole and is nearly drowned and unconscious when the princess saves him from his dark fate.
The reintroduction of Willoughby seems particularly designed to prove him as callow and cruel as his behavior to Marianne in London suggested.
Jack, Mulford, and Rose make plans. Rose is frustrated by her aunt's ignorance. The boat faces danger.
The author discusses the place of her birth and her memories of her parents.
Lord Henry and Basil discuss Dorian and marriage. Dorian’s views are further influenced by Lord Henry.
Passepartout awakes to find that he is alone aboard the Carnatic, eventually arriving in Yokohama.
The Elmers prepare their new house and make it fit to live in
The book’s narrator discusses the events that followed Dimmesdale’s death and reports on the fates of the other major characters.
Hester calls to Pearl to join her and Dimmesdale. From the other side of the brook, Pearl eyes her parents with suspicion.
Bertuccio tells his story to the Count of Monte Cristo.
Edward confronts William.
As the trip continues, Passepartout attends a lecture by a Mormon elder in Utah. After a tour of Salt Lake City, the travelers pick up another passenger before leaving town.
A group of locals show up to prevent the theft of Jim. Huck, Tom, and Jim narrowly escape down the river.
Donatello’s bust is almost completed.
David receives a welcomed letter from Dora's aunt, prompting David to pay visit.
Molly is laid to rest. Silas' decision is cause for further sympathy from the villagers. Dolly Winthrop lends a hand.
David eventually settles abroad, where he finally begins to come to terms with past events.
Mr. Sowerberry decides to take Oliver on as his apprentice.
Tom, feeling low and friendless, decides that he would be better suited to a life of crime. The gang of Tom, Huck, and Joe plan to meet that night.
The Count's telling of his involvement in the course of events.
The author describes his experiences in the Alps.
Franz and Albert join the Count of Monte Cristo for breakfast and then an execution.
A suggestion from the Cat's-meat-man prompts John Dolittle to undertake a new venture, starting with the understanding of the animal language. Amongst the animals, word spreads of a new doctor with a special ability.
The reader is introduced to the Darling family. Wendy has her first encounter with Peter Pan.