The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 29
by Edith Wharton
Archer and Ellen once again discuss their relationship.
Archer and Ellen once again discuss their relationship.
Becky attempts to make a good impression, hoping to benefit from the visit.
The day following his arrival, Mr. Rochester invites Jane and Adèle to have tea with him. He is abrupt and rather cold toward both of them, although he seems charmed by Jane’s drawings, which he asks to see. When Jane mentions to Mrs. Fairfax that she finds Rochester “changeful and abrupt,” Mrs. Fairfax suggests that his mannerisms are the result of a difficult personal history. Rochester was something of a family outcast, and when his father died, his older brother inherited Thornfield. Rochester has been Thornfield’s proprietor for nine years, since the death of his brother.
Mrs. Chester's fair allows the girls to show off their individual talents. Aunt Carrol's decision leaves Jo dissapointed.
A poetic narrative describing Oscar Wilde's experiences in the Reading Gaol.
A wronged pet proves to be a man's undoing.
A young man deceives a rich fellow in order to prevent him from marrying a waitress.
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.
Meg discovers that married life is not as easy as she thought.
Frank has to act quickly to save himself. They decide to wait for the bear. After recording their exploits on film they resume their travels. The following night finds them setting up camp on shore.
Macduff meets with Malcolm in England. Macduff receives word of his families fate.
While working in the salt mines, Booker hears of an opportunity to pursue an education.
Lorry is dispatched to France. Darnay departs for Paris in an attempt to save the Marquis' groundskeeper.
The author leaves Laputa; is conveyed to Balnibarbi; arrives at the metropolis. A description of the metropolis, and the country adjoining. The author hospitably received by a great lord. His conversation with that lord.
Sir Pitt and Lady Jane visit the Rawdon Crawleys in London. Rebecca's attention to Sir Pitt does not sit well with Lady Jane.
Anne returns to her last year of school in Avonlea. Marilla begins to miss the younger, more imaginative Anne as her departure from Avonlea comes closer.
How Peter outwits Eisenkopf and finds love.
Dolor would hide the traveling cloak in the cupboard. His godmother introduces herself as Stuff and Nonsense. She showed the young prince the mysteries of the cloak—which he didn’t understand at all.
Ol' Mis' Pease seeks revenge from Nancy Rogers, after Nancy marries her ex-husband.
William decides to reveal his feelings to Frances.
Reverend Mr. Hayward plagiarizes more than just the sermons he listens to at the white church.
Young Patsy Ann is afraid of getting a step mother after Mrs. Caroline Gibson tells her that all step mothers are horrible people.
Mark and Frank become best friends. They try to capture an alligator.
Elizabeth reminisces about Mrs. Anne Garland and her family.
Albert and Mercedes plan to leave the Morcerf house.