Vanity Fair
Chapter 61: In Which Two Lights are Put Out
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Two family patriarchs pass away without full reconciliation. Amelia's newfound wealth brings a new set of "friends".
Two family patriarchs pass away without full reconciliation. Amelia's newfound wealth brings a new set of "friends".
Sumner and his mother agree to the plan. In the middle of the night, Sumner persues a stranger.
The king and queen continue to worry about her condition and consult two Chinese philosophers. However, they decide not to subject her to their crazy solutions.
How teachers, both young and old, can prepare for the formal examination.
Gerda's travels are once again interrupted. Gerda receives more news about the whereabouts of Kay.
Clotel takes an interesting stage coach ride to Richmond, Virginia.
The author shares some of his Christmas experiences and memories regarding the meaning of the Christmas tree.
An old couple was never able to have children and the old man sets out to find one. Through magic he acquires a daughter, but she is stolen by an eagle. The eagle takes care of her because he sees her as a good omen and she grows up in his nest. Later in her life, she is discovered by a prince. The girl is tricked by an old woman and brought down from the trees in order to marry the prince and lives happily ever after.
Deserted on the island, the boys make do and try to come up with a plan.
Jurgis reports to the plant as Jonas and Marija both continue to look for employment. Jurgis purchases a house.
News of the Martian landing begins to spread, although many refuse to believe it.
Several adventurers that happened to the author. The execution of a criminal. The author shows his skill in navigation.
A story about a wolverine who is not very kind and who does not get punishment for what he does.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. This story focuses on the three boys as they play on the river and the canal. They see a very interesting boat and watch its activities.
Napoleon is blamed for a number of problems.
The group continues tracking Magua. Disaster is narrowly averted when Gamut is discovered in the forest.
Mariam describes the events leading up to the impending nuptials. She tries to convince herself of the goodness of Sir Percival, but finds fault with him nonetheless.
Jos and Dobbin get a good nights sleep. Dobbin prepares for a reunion of sorts.
A story about Napoleon doing all he did because he was immortal, a chosen man of God.
Lord Henry investigates Dorian’s background and shows of his clever talk at lunch.
We find that young Prince Dolor is not dead, but living with a nurse in Nomansland (a deserted country). His uncle faked the funeral having a wax figure of the Prince created. Dolor meets his godmother and she gives him a traveling cloak.
The reader is introduced to Reverend Bute. The subject of death is taken lightly.
An encounter with an old friend causes some unexpected changes in George's behavior.
The watchmen and Horatio encounter a familiar spirit at Castle Elsinore.