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.
Christy is joyfully received at home. He pays tribute to the character of his adversaries.
Lady Muriel and the Earl discuss the weight of tea.
Mr. Jackson has dinner at the Archer Family home. During dinner, Newland defends the Countess' recent behavior.
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.
Meg and John's marriage experiences another crisis. Marmee's advice yields positive results for Meg and John.
Amy, realizing that Laurie is heart broken, gently reprimands Laurie for his behavior.
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 wakes to her first day at the Cuthbert house. Matthew devises a plan to allow Anne to stay.
I know some lonely houses off the road
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.
Monsieur de Morcerf is on trial.
Raymond and Vida, now active in town activities, are married. Vida is jealous and resentful of Carol taking Will's love for granted.
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 Royal Nonesuch draws a capacity crowd. The duke escapes before the townspeople can have their revenge. Jim longs to reunite with his family.
The children discuss their dreams. Laurie and Meg argue about the future.
A something in a summer's day
Newland pays a visit to Mrs. Mingott. Medora asks a favor of Newland.
Macbeth is confronted by the three witches who tell him of his future. Macbeth and Banquo receive news from Ross.
Portia dispatches Nerissa to Shylock's house. The disguised Portia is approached by Graziano.
Having gained a greater understanding of shellfish languages, Doctor Dolittle transcribes the Fidgit's life story.
The St.Regis takes on its first blockade runner.
Tom continues to complicate Jim's escape with unnecessary plans.
Mr. Brownlow offers a reward for Oliver's return, prompting Mr. Bumble to pay a visit to the Brownlow estate.
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.
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.