A queen and king longed to have a son and promised to send him on a pilgrimage after his eighteenth birthday if St. James were to grant their wish. The had their son and in turn, he set off on his journey. He met his true friend along the way and they survived many hindrances and proved their true friendship in the process.
Grandaddy Beaver warned everyone about a great storm—which no one believed. After a while, Brownie took him seriously and began to mend his house. Sure enough, homes were flooded.
Silver introduces himself as Captain and strikes a compromise with Smollett. Silver offers cease-fire in return for the treasure map. Smollett refuses him.
A short story about the first days of spring.
The boys discover a detective who tells them the history of the bond and the canal-men that he was tracking. With the mystery solved the boys and Sam await the race.
Alice and Ruth ponder the identities of the two missing girls. An incident on the ship has the passengers preparing to load the lifeboats.
The friends discover the Wizard is a humbug!
Zeena's return fills Ethan with a sense of foreboding.
Jerry Cruncher heads off to run an errand, while his son waits for him at Tellson's Bank.
A biography of Sir Isaac Newton.
Rosalie decides to take on a new conquest, but Agnes Grey feels somewhat less anxiety about the result.
Ishmael and Queequeg stay the Try-Pots for the evening.
How Peter outwits Eisenkopf and finds love.
Pip returns home after an extended period abroad. Pip pays a visit to the remains of Satis House.
In these rapid, restless shadows, Once I walked at eventide,
A poor beggar boy is left with nothing but a beautiful pear tree when his father dies. A fox sees the pear tree and promises to bring him good luck if he does what he is told. His life is transformed and the fox asks only for a coffin when he dies because he is the one responsible for the former beggar’s good fortune.
Catherine meets with Isabella for the first time in three days. Isabella tells Catherine that she has received a letter from John, stating his intention to propose to Catherine.
The travelers arrive at Professor Swyne’s farm and spend the night.
Poem describing the patriotism of a ninety-year old woman as General Stonewall Jackson marches through Frederick, Maryland.
Little Bear learns to do his work.
The men are not nearly as happy as Quorum. They struggle with making a plan of action, discussing the perils of adventuring.
Measures are taken to ensure The Invisible Man does not escape. A plan is put into action. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Aunt Polly confronts Tom for his dishonesty after paying a visit to Mrs. Harper. Aunt Polly discovers Tom's note. Tom's attempt to reconcile with Becky do not go as planned.
A young man searches for the true nature of fear.