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The Brown Fairy Book

How Some Wild Animals Became Tame Ones

by Andrew Lang

The miller’s wedding was to be a big event, therefore he invited men and animals alike. Various animals go on their way to the wedding until a young boy warns them of the cruelty of man. Those that don’t heed his advice never return from the wedding and remain the servants of man.

Babbitt

Chapter 19

by Sinclair Lewis

George's unethical practices continue to bring him monetary gain. A former employee threatens to reveal George's corrupt business practices. While on a business trip, George encounters Gerald Doak.

Main Street

Chapter 19

by Sinclair Lewis

Miles and Bea are married, and although invited, not a single member of the Jolly Seventeen choose to attend the ceremony. A board appointment by the mayor temporarily encourages Carol. Will's mention of children causes Carol to become despondent. A new world conflict erupts, but the people of Gopher Prairie fail to take notice.

Japanese Fairy Tales

The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab

by Yei Theodora Ozaki

The monkey and the crab were playing along the river. The monkey finds a persimmon seed and the crab a rice dumpling; the monkey convinces the crab to exchange the items. The crab grows a tree from the seed, and asks the monkey to help him pick the fruit. The monkey is greedy, and eats all the fruit and then throws hard seeds at the crab, killing him. The crab’s son plans revenge on the monkey, eventually killing him.

Babbitt

Chapter 29

by Sinclair Lewis

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.