Oliver Twist
Chapter 3: Relates How Oliver Twist was Very Near Getting a Place Which Would Not Have Been a Sinecure.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver, having been punished for his behavior, begs to stay at the workhouse rather than go with Mr. Gamfield.
Oliver, having been punished for his behavior, begs to stay at the workhouse rather than go with Mr. Gamfield.
Alice and Ruth get more information about the missing girls.
Anne wakes to her first day at the Cuthbert house. Matthew devises a plan to allow Anne to stay.
Major Cavalcanti is introduced to his lost son, Andrea Cavalcanti, with the help of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Holmes and Watson are visited by John Hector McFarlane. A murder occurs at Jonas Oldacre’s house in Norwood and McFarlane is accused. Holmes follows the clues to deduce that Oldacre faked his death.
Jurgis is told the history of his house, only to learn it is neither new or bought at a fair price. Ona and Stanislova secure jobs. Jurgis and Ona begin planning for their wedding.
Marianne still cannot see Willoughby for the blackguard that he is; she wants to believe him innocent, though wavers in her convictions. More of Colonel Brandon’s past is finally discussed.
Dr. Melville tells a first hand story of the lynching of Jube Benson.
The boys stand up to the men on the sharpie, with good result. The decide to continue their journey, making up as much ground as they can for the day. All is well, but the changing tides make for a rough landing.
Mr. Marvel discusses The Invisible Man with the mariner. Mr. Marvel contemplates is escape. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Jim and the others load the treasure onto the ship leaving some of the mutineers marooned on the island. Jim returns to his narration and tells the reader what happens to everyone including Silver’s disappearance with some gold.
David finds his new living situation to a bit lonely. A dinner leaves David feeling ill.
Preface and explanation of purpose behind the book.
The monster convinces Victor to make him a female monster companion because his violent acts are a result of his desperate lonliness.
Oliver slowly recovers from his wounds. Mr. Losberne and Oliver travel to London. Oliver continues to bond with Mrs. Maylie and Mis Rose.
The narrator talks of taking a “botanical stroll” along the St. John's River in Sanford.
Thoreau discusses classic literature and its benefits.
Betsy and her friends say goodbye to Kaliko and leave the forest, but before they leave they notice a trail of gems leading out and see Ruggedo at the end of the trail. He agrees to help Shaggy’s brother and tells them that a mortal maid must kiss him. Betsy agrees to help. The charm isn’t broken. The Rose Princess (who was once a fairy) tries and fails. Polychrome tries and breaks the spell.
An evil magician gives gifts to a youth, who uses them to save himself from hanging.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. This story describes the excitement of the children in their anticipation for Christmas and the gathering of their special tree.
The Count of Monte Cristo's revenge comes to a close.
Zenobia tells a legend involving the mystery of the Veiled Lady.
The narrators vanity puts him in an embarrassing situation.