A Victorious Union
Chapter XXIII: “The Welcome Home at Bonnydale”
by Oliver Optic
Christy is joyfully received at home. He pays tribute to the character of his adversaries.
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Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 8: “A Ride on a Lion”
by Lewis Carroll
Lady Muriel and the Earl discuss the weight of tea.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 5
by Edith Wharton
Mr. Jackson has dinner at the Archer Family home. During dinner, Newland defends the Countess' recent behavior.
Jane Eyre
Chapter I
by Charlotte Brontë
The novel opens on a dreary November afternoon at Gateshead, the home of the wealthy Reed family. A young girl named Jane Eyre sits in the drawing room reading Bewick’s History of British Birds. Jane’s aunt, Mrs. Reed, has forbidden her niece to play with her cousins Eliza, Georgiana, and the bullying John. John chides Jane for being a lowly orphan who is only permitted to live with the Reeds because of his mother’s charity. John then hurls a book at the young girl, pushing her to the end of her patience. Jane finally erupts, and the two cousins fight. Mrs. Reed holds Jane responsible for the scuffle and sends her to the “red-room”—the frightening chamber in which her Uncle Reed died—as punishment.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 38: On the Shelf
by Louisa May Alcott
Meg and John's marriage experiences another crisis. Marmee's advice yields positive results for Meg and John.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 39: Lazy Laurence
by Louisa May Alcott
Amy, realizing that Laurie is heart broken, gently reprimands Laurie for his behavior.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 4: “Sir Dinadan the Humorist”
by Mark Twain
Sir Dinidan is the first to awaken after Merlin’s tale and plays a joke to waken everyone. Sir Kay tells of how he captured the Yankee and they discuss how to kill him with his magic clothes. Merlin suggests that they strip him and throw him in the dungeon.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 4: Morning at Green Gables
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne wakes to her first day at the Cuthbert house. Matthew devises a plan to allow Anne to stay.
The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series One
Life, Poem 15: The Lonely House
by Emily Dickinson
I know some lonely houses off the road
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 9: The Game Made
by Charles Dickens
Cruncher attempts to make amends for the work he has done outside of the bank. Carton wanders through the streets of Paris as he prepares for his visit with Darnay. Darnay's accusers are named in court.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 86: The Trial
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur de Morcerf is on trial.
Main Street
Chapter 21
by Sinclair Lewis
Raymond and Vida, now active in town activities, are married. Vida is jealous and resentful of Carol taking Will's love for granted.
Main Street
Chapter 31
by Sinclair Lewis
A late night visit from Erik, causes rumors to spread about Carol. While discussing the current situation in Gopher Prairie, Vida discloses her prior relationship with Will to Carol. Carol's discomfort continues to grow.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 23”
by Mark Twain
The Royal Nonesuch draws a capacity crowd. The duke escapes before the townspeople can have their revenge. Jim longs to reunite with his family.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 13: Castles in the Air
by Louisa May Alcott
The children discuss their dreams. Laurie and Meg argue about the future.
The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series One
Nature, Poem 12: Psalm of the Day
by Emily Dickinson
A something in a summer's day
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 17
by Edith Wharton
Newland pays a visit to Mrs. Mingott. Medora asks a favor of Newland.
The Tragedy of MacBeth
Act 1, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Macbeth is confronted by the three witches who tell him of his future. Macbeth and Banquo receive news from Ross.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 4, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Portia dispatches Nerissa to Shylock's house. The disguised Portia is approached by Graziano.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 2: The Fidgit's Story
by Hugh Lofting
Having gained a greater understanding of shellfish languages, Doctor Dolittle transcribes the Fidgit's life story.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXVIII: “Off the Coast of North Carolina”
by Oliver Optic
The St.Regis takes on its first blockade runner.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 38”
by Mark Twain
Tom continues to complicate Jim's escape with unnecessary plans.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 17: Oliver's Destiny Continuing Unpropitious, Brings a Great Man to London to Injure His Reputation.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Brownlow offers a reward for Oliver's return, prompting Mr. Bumble to pay a visit to the Brownlow estate.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 24
by Emily Brontë
While visiting Linton, Cathy and Hareton have a fight. Cathy visits three days later, but Linton blames her for previous trouble; she vows not to visit him again, and then he apologizes for his behavior. When Cathy tells all of this to Nelly, Nelly tells Edgar and he forbids Cathy to visit Linton, but says he will allow Linton to visit the Grange.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"Two Letters and a Journey"
by Kirk Munroe
The Elmers send Mark away to his uncle’s house to recover. They send Ruth along to keep him company on his journey and to visit with her friend Edna May. Mark plans to travel to New York with Captain Bill in the Wildfire.
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