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.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and the Toyman dig a hole to China with their magical friends.
Brownie convinces Mr. Crow to be his weekly newspaper. Mr. Crow gives him a few conditions.
The author discusses the different presentations of wealth in European and American culture, focusing on the concept of "a well furnished apartment".
An old friend is summoned to his childhood friend’s home to comfort him during his final days of an illness only to witness strange and horrifying happenings in the House of Usher.
Ardita rebels against her uncle, who wishes her to behave as a respectable lady. He leaves her alone, and the ship is taken by Carlyle and his group of pirates. Things aren't all as they seem.
David divulges his true feelings to Agnes.
A gruesome murder occurs in Forest Row and Police Inspector Stanley Hopkins asks Holmes for help. When Peter Carey’s (also called Black Peter) tobacco pouch is found at the scene of the crime, Holmes investigates.
Mary and Dickon speak in a Yorkshire dialect and Colin joins them for the first time. Colin asks Dickon about the great gray tree from which his mother fell. Ben Weatherstaff sees the children and insults Colin.
The author's preface.
After a conversation with Bresnahan, Carol's opinion of Will becomes more critical. A visit from Will's friends causes tension in the Kennicott home, eventually resulting in a extreme request by Carol. Bea's departure leaves Carol doing all the housework. Will's proposal of building a new house only leaves Carol more frustrated than before.
Newland travels to Boston.
The narrator is surprised when he comes across a myrtle warbler.
A short story about the first days of spring.
Abu Nowas went to the Sultan telling of his dead wife. The Sultan got him a new wife and a decent dowry, which was spent almost immediately. Abu Nowas is able to trick both the Sultan and the Sultana and gets more money for his cunning.
Mariam describes the various personalities staying at Blackwater, including a description of the changes she sees in Laura. Mr. Merriman arrives.
Mina, Jonathan’s girlfriend, writes letters back and forth to her friend Lucy about the young men in her life, Dr. Jack Seward and Quincey Morris. Arthur Holmwood introduced Lucy to Quincey Morris.
Jurgis and Ona finally marry. Ona and Elzbiata are constantly sick, while Antanas develops a cough and open sores from work. The harsh winter in Packingtown intensifies the hardships of the family.
Achilles is told of Patroclus' death. Patroclus' body is prepared for burial, while Achilles plots his revenge against Hector.
Lebeziatnikov and Raskolnikov discuss Katerina's health as Sonia goes to check on her. Sonia finds a barely coherent Katerina overcome by her physical illness. Svidrigailov offers to take care of all funeral arrangements.
Mina helps the group determine Dracula’s intended destination. They split up in hopes of cataching him before it it too late.
Bute mourns his loss. Mrs. Bute catches Miss Horrocks in the act. Sir Pitt's health takes a downturn forcing young Pitt to make a decision.
An unexpected house guest arrives on Christmas night.