Northanger Abbey
Chapter VIII
by Jane Austen
Chapter VIII takes place almost entirely at the ball and deals with Catherine’s social misfortunes.
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The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 32
by Edith Wharton
The affairs of Mrs. Beaufort and Ellen are the topic of conversation at the van der Luydens home. Newland is greatly affected by news concerning Ellen.
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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Basil tries to speak to Dorian about his reputation.
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Chapter 27
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A tense situation with striking workers in Zenith forces the National Guard to intervene. George's criticism of Reverend Drew's sermon causes a noticeable change in his friends demeanor towards him.
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Chapter 13: One of the Populace
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara begins a story about the tropical forest, in response to the cold weather.
Great Expectations
Chapter 8
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Pip is taken to Miss Havisham's manor. Pip is affected by Miss Havisham's daughter, Estella.
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Ozma transports Dorothy to her. She then sends for the others.
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Chapter 24
by Sinclair Lewis
After a conversation with Bresnahan, Carol's opinion of Will becomes more critical. A visit from Will's friends causes tension in the Kennicott home, eventually resulting in a extreme request by Carol. Bea's departure leaves Carol doing all the housework. Will's proposal of building a new house only leaves Carol more frustrated than before.
Great Expectations
Chapter 42
by Charles Dickens
Magwitch tells the story of his life to Herbert and Pip. Herbert reveals a secret to Pip concerning Miss Havisham.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 70: The Ball
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Morcerf's host a ball at their house.
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Chapter 8: In Which Passepartout Talks Rather More, Perhaps, Than is Prudent
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Detective Fix accompanies Passepartout on his errands in an attempt to better understand Phileas Fogg.
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A Fairy’s Blunder
by Andrew Lang
A thoughtless fairy enchants a fountain without considering the effects of the enchantment. Beyond destroying the town, the mistake takes effect against the young wards of another fairy. The fairies try to discover a way to undo the mistake and reunite the young lovers.
David Copperfield
Chapter 34: My Aunt Astonishes Me
by Charles Dickens
Tommy visits David, and informs him of Mr. Micawber's current financial situation. Tommy asks a favor of Mr. Peggotty. Miss Betsey receives some bad news.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 8
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The narrator is escorted into a small dark apartment where he is supposed to furnish musical entertainment for a small dinner party. He strikes up a friendly relationship with the host.
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Holmes becomes involved with a case that involves a robbery of an invaluable assortment of things and then the murder of a coachman of a nearby estate.
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Chapter 34
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Pip experiences guilt about the nature of his lifestyle. News arrives concerning Mrs. Joe.
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Chapter 31
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Lockwood makes a trip to Wuthering Heights, bringing a note to Cathy, from Nelly. Heathcliff is having a hard time dealing with Hareton's increasing favor for Cathy, and Hareton's resemblance to his Aunt Catherine.
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Lady Muriel gets a visit from a German man.
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Chapter 47
by Charles Dickens
Pip continues to worry for Magwitch's safety. Pip fears he is being followed.
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Elizabeth reminisces about Mrs. Anne Garland and her family.
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Sherlock Holmes is faced with the case of the Lord St. Simon marriage in which the bride disappears after the ceremony, excusing herself to her room claiming to have a sudden indisposition.
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Polynesia begins her tutoring of Tommy on the nuances of understanding animals and their language. Doctor Dolittle performs another of his many services for a local dog missing his owner.
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Chapter 33
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Injun Joe is finally found, causing Tom to feel a sense of relief. Tom and Huck return to the cave.
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by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Mr. Icky, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a short story describing a strange conversation between Mr. Icky, an older man dressed in a costume, and a young boy named Peter.
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