Mariam describes the events leading up to the impending nuptials. She tries to convince herself of the goodness of Sir Percival, but finds fault with him nonetheless.
Walter explains the events that led to the sisters' reunion, as well as the circumstances that brought all three together once more.
Three people disappear from their various compartments on a train. Also, in one of these compartments a man is found dead because of a bullet to the chest.
The pattern of revenge continues.
Mariam describes the various personalities staying at Blackwater, including a description of the changes she sees in Laura. Mr. Merriman arrives.
In a fit of rage Hindley throws Hareton over the balcony, fortunately Heathcliff is there to catch him. Catherine agrees to marry Edgar and tells Nelly, Heathcliff overhears their conversation and leaves Wuthering Heights for three years. Upset when Heathcliff leaves Catherine waits out in the rain for him, catches a fever, and almost dies; during her recovery Mr. and Mrs. Linton catch her fever and they both die. Catherine and Edgar marry three years after their death, and Nelly moves to Thrushcross Grange with them.
Miss Minchin scolds the cook, which results in Sara being on the wrong end of the cooks temper.
The author gives his opinion on the state of American affairs.
In the pursuit of greater sailing adventures, Pym and Augustus decide to become stowaways.
Holmes calls Watson to witness his last move in a case about the murder of a colonel. His wife is the prime suspect because they were having an argument when he died.
An old friend and mentor passes away. The author ponders the distance he has traveled in the previous twenty years of his life.
Will requests that Carol no longer talk with Erik, hoping to avoid the spread of rumors throughout town. Erik's sudden departure greatly affects Carol. Carol and Will decide to take a vacation from Gopher Prairie.
The author discusses the meaning and the existence of ‘place’.
The reader is introduced to Reverend Bute. The subject of death is taken lightly.
Henry describes the treatment he received while attending West Point.
The group confronts the gypsies transporting Dracula. The fates of each are revealed.
As school begins at Salem House, David and Steerforth share stories. Mr. Peggotty and Ham visit David at school.
George continues to admire Zenith as he prepares for lunch at the Athletic Club. Reluctantly, George acknowledges his feeling of discontent to Riesling.
A man comes to Mycroft Holmes and tells him of his strange encounter. Sherlock Holmes then becomes involved because of his brother’s laziness.
David is sent to Salem House by Mr. Mudstone.
Achilles heads to battle, having received his new armor from Hephaestus.
Marmeladov tells his story to Raskolnikov over a drink. Raskolnikov follows Marmeladov home and decides to share what little he has after viewing the level of poverty the family lives in.
A young couple goes to a great and tragic lengths to be re-united.
Fern Mullins, the new high school teacher, arrives from Minneapolis. Carol and Fern, having much in common, quickly become friends. Carol considers restarting the dramatic club.
Booker's travels throughout Europe introduce him to a number of new teaching methods, as well as instilling a since of hope for equality in the United States.