Great Expectations
Chapter 40
by Charles Dickens
Pip encounters a another stranger and continues to assist "Uncle Provis".
Pip encounters a another stranger and continues to assist "Uncle Provis".
Mr. Bumble pays a visit to Mrs. Corney at the workhouse.
Abbe tells Dantes of a secret treasure.
Jo, now in New York, writes her family to tell them of her experiences.
Jonathan attempts to escape the castle to no avail. His letters are intercepted by the Count. He discovers where the Count sleeps. Gypsies come to do work for the Count at the castle, but Jonathan is not able to communicate with the outside world. He waits for his doom.
Magua visits the Delaware in search of Cora. Magua attempts to turn the Delaware against Hawkeye.
The men of Vanity Fair say their farewells as the depart for battle.
The narrators vanity puts him in an embarrassing situation.
After surfacing, the men rush to catch their breath. Aronnax continues to document his observations.
The men hunt and forage for food during their travels through Lake Kissimmee. They flee from Indians.
The story opens with the murder of Ronald Adair. Holmes tells Watson his account of tangling with Professor Moriarty and explains his expectation that someone will attempt to murder him. He sets up a dummy across the street, which is shot with an airgun. The killer is arrested.
An Iroquois attack wounds Gamut and Heyward. Cora devises a plan.
Arthur and the narrator talk about Lady Muriel and their relationship.
Monsieur de Morcerf is on trial.
Still affected by her conversation with Vida, Carol begins to observe the judging glances of the townspeople. Carol and Will pay a visit to his mother.
The narrator talks of an old bean man who hangs around the sea wall and watches for tourists. He goes on to describe the toll the winter in Florida is taking on the old man (who blames the Northerners for bringing the cold weather).
The enemy charges Henry's regiment. Henry feels confident in his performance as the enemy retreats.
Marian tells of Count Fosco's visit and threats. Walter reveals the circumstances surrounding Anne's birth.
Mein Herr begins to sing and Tottles replies (and he means every word).
Fort Jefferson and the nearby areas are described including information regarding the natural surroundings, the structure and workings of the fort, and events of historical interest.
The author's speech at the Atlanta Exposition allows for even more opportunity for increased exposure and development of the Tuskegee Institute, but the it is not without it's detractors.
Amy and Jo exhibit their personality differences while visiting several families.
Osbert becomes acquainted with the Baroness. The deadline for the response to Malcolm approaches.
Mary hears a noise during a storm. She meets Colin, Archibald’s ill son. Mary tells him of the garden and he wants to see it someday. Colin expresses his anger toward his deceased mother.
On Christmas Day, an older Laurie and Amy rediscover each other.