The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 4
by Edith Wharton
Archer and May, now newly engaged, pay a visit to their many friends and relatives. Mrs. Mingott assists May in her wedding preparations.
Archer and May, now newly engaged, pay a visit to their many friends and relatives. Mrs. Mingott assists May in her wedding preparations.
Villefort questions Dantes and makes a serious discovery.
George's involvement with Tanis begins to take a toll on his health and reputation. George receives his first invitation into the Good Citizen's League.
Raskolnikov's attack on Alyona and Lizaveta is interrupted suddenly by two men. Raskolnikov narrowly escapes.
After a discussion with Priscilla, Nancy fears she is cause of Godfrey's disappointment.
More on the history of number systems.
Information regarding the discoveries contributing to mathematics and the problems in determining chronology.
Ishmael enters the Whaleman's Chapel.
Lorry discusses Lucie's suitors with Miss Pross. A story relayed from the Tower of London disturbs Dr. Manette.
Monos and Una discuss the destructive nature of man.
Monsieur de Villefort visits the Count of Monte Cristo to thank him personally for saving his wife and son.
Jurgis and Ona finally marry. Ona and Elzbiata are constantly sick, while Antanas develops a cough and open sores from work. The harsh winter in Packingtown intensifies the hardships of the family.
Clara wants to help Harold in the only way she can. She offers her money to him which amounts to L5000. However, her father knows Harold will not accept it and gives it to his parents to use in the most prudent way.
Mr. Crow gives Brownie a run-down of the week’s events.
Upon noticing the flame’s gone out, Kenyon goes inside to investigate.
The boys and Sam race the motor-boat. There are a few intense moments with the Varmint II because it is their only real competition, however the Go Ahead Boys win the race after all their hard work.
As the voyage continues, Doctor Dolittle once again attempts to understand the language of the shellfish.
Razumikhin confirms Raskolnikov's fears. Dunya and Pulcheria are upset by the news of Svidrigailov's arrival in St. Petersburg.
After becoming acquainted with the rest of the Barker family, Black Beauty begins his duties as a cab.
How a leopard and an Ethiopian hunter changed the color of their skin to help them hunting the animals of the High Veldt.
The twelve sons of the king would be killed if the queen had a daughter. She had a daughter and the sons were banished to the forest until they would meet their sister.
Du Bois tells the story of Alexander Crummell.
A biography of William Kingdon Clifford.
The reunited crew of the Curlew slowly continue their voyage towards land.
Catherine’s discovery is not so monumental and she takes it upon herself to learn more about the mysteries of the Tilney family.