Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 12: A Night in the Parson's Kitchen
by William Wells Brown
A dinner-party is held at Mr. Peck's house. Sam shares stories from his past.
A dinner-party is held at Mr. Peck's house. Sam shares stories from his past.
Coverdale, Hollingsworth, and Foster are forced to take on an unhappy midnight search, with tragic results.
After dropping anchor, Trelawney allows the men to head to the island on a diversion leaving the honest crew men to take control of the ship. Silver and the other pirates plan to look for the treasure and Jim stows away with them to spy. When he is spotted, he runs away.
The story of Enoch Robinson and his attempt to lead a normal life.
Basil comes to see Dorian after hearing news of Sibyl. He inquires about showing the portrait of Dorian
Monica and Bertha visit their new neighbors, Mrs. Westmacott and her nephew, and determine she is a very unpleasant woman.
Phoebe is pulled into the house by Holgrave. After telling her about the Judge, he says he has not gone to the police for fear of implicating Hepzibah and Clifford. He reminds Phoebe that the death of the Judge resemble the death of Uncle Jaffrey, who’s murder was blamed on Clifford thanks to the Judge. Holgrave tells Phoebe he loves her and she reveals her feelings as well. Hepzibah and Clifford return to the house.
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.
After the Count of Monte Cristo comes to Albert's aid, he asks Albert for an introduction into the society in Paris; Albert sets a date and time for their meeting.
The characteristics of the vampire are defined. The group makes a plan of action. Renfield shows that he has the ability to act in a sane and logical manner.
Jim overhears Silver telling some men about his adventures with Old Flint, the buccanneer. Jim learns that most of the crew on board are Flint’s old shipmates and plan to take the treasure for themselves.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and the Toyman dig a hole to China with their magical friends.
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 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.
The author discusses the different presentations of wealth in European and American culture, focusing on the concept of "a well furnished apartment".
The narrator’s sister, Esther, is frightened of the General. The narrator decribes his love of the General’s daughter, Gabriel, and the relationship between Esther and Mordaunt, the General’s son.
A gruesome murder occurs in Forest Row and Police Inspector Stanley Hopkins asks Holmes for help. When Peter Carey’s (also called Black Peter) tobacco pouch is found at the scene of the crime, Holmes investigates.
George and Myra decide to throw a dinner party the local "intellects".
The enemy makes another charge. As the battle continues, Henry observes that his fellow soldiers are losing their will to fight.
Newland travels to Boston.
George Washington's fifth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Jo runs into Laurie and the two trade secrets.
Sara begins a story about the tropical forest, in response to the cold weather.