The Professor
Chapter 14
by Charlotte Brontë
William manages to get by on his small salary and some savings. His brother continues to treat him coldly, even when he attends a party at his home. William speaks with Mr. Hunsden.
William manages to get by on his small salary and some savings. His brother continues to treat him coldly, even when he attends a party at his home. William speaks with Mr. Hunsden.
Rosa departs the garden hastily in search of more secure surroundings.
A vagrant attempts in vain to be arrested.
The second spirit takes Ebenezor to the Cratchit home.
Willoughby calls again the next morning, and the family are again convinced of his charms, as he comes to admire them, and Marianne in particular. An attraction is growing.
The Minister of the Police arrives to inform King Louis XVIII that Bonaparte landed near Antibes, and is on his way to Paris.
The narrator describes the musk-melons that can be found to the west of the Indian River. He goes on to describe the day he was taken on a road that led to Palm Beach and his experiences there.
Mole, accompanied by his new friends, returns to his home. Mole sends for groceries in order to feed his guests.
The Nautilus's departure from the South Pole is not without incident.
Donatello takes Kenyon to the old tower.
Mr. Peggotty, determined to find Little Em'ly, asks David for his assistance. Miss Mowcher tells David about her unintentional part in the Peggotty family debacle. Mr. Peggotty and David visit Mrs. Steerforth.
Von Kempelen discovers how to turn lead into gold.
Jonathan Harker journals about his travel to Dracula’s Castle and the foreboding messages he gets from town folk along the way.
The French and Indian war rages on as the author describes the many dangers of the land surrounding the Fort William Henry.
Sir Percival tries to secure Laura's signature before his departure, but won't reveal the contents of the document. The Count steps in on her behalf, suggesting that he wait another day. The Countess behaves in a strangely friendly manner towards Marian, leading her to worry about the message she awaits.
There is another attempt to save Lucy through a transfusion. News arrives from Mina and Jonathan. A change begins to take place in Lucy.
Holmes is called to investigate a case about a man who shatters busts of Napoleon. When a murder occurs, Holmes must work faster to solve the mystery.
Hans Pfaal goes to great lengths to escape his creditors.
The Indian tribe prepares for a great festival where a young man will be chosen as the bow-bearer.
Carol pays a visit to Guy Pollock's law office. Guy reveals his true feelings for Gopher Prairie.
The reader is introduced to Squire Cass' two sons, Dunstan and Godfrey.
The girls plan excitedly for their trip to Florida. Grace speaks to her father about her missing brother and the trip south. A letter arrives.
Coverdale, Hollingsworth, and Foster are forced to take on an unhappy midnight search, with tragic results.
The pursuit continues, with the men waiting for the boat carrying Dracula’s box. Unfortunately, they are outsmarted by the Count.