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Having been orphaned at childbirth, young Oliver is left in the care of Mrs. Mann. Mr. Bumble arrives to take Oliver to slightly more hospitable surroundings. After losing a bet, Oliver makes an unusual request.

History

by Ralph Waldo Emerson

History is within everyone, so living life is the best way to know history/people/life. History books should be written from this more open, organic perspective. Someone experiencing life is closer to true knowledge than someone who reads about it.

The Brown Fairy Book

How Geirald the Coward Was Punished

by Andrew Lang

Rosald, the son of a poor knight, and Geirald, the son of a rich man, head on a quest commissioned by Geirald’s father. In return for taking care of Rosald’s expenses, Geirald requests that Rosald give all credit of their quest to him. Rosald agrees and his ability to keep his promise proves to change his luck.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 72: Madame de Saint-Meran

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

Monsieur de Saint-Meran fell ill and died. Madame de Saint-Meran visits the house of Villefort to inform them of her husband's death.

The Yellow Fairy Book

Prince Ring

by Andrew Lang

The adventures of Prince Ring.

The War of the Worlds

Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 2: What We Saw from the Ruined House

by H.G. Wells

The narrator closely observes the Martians while taking refuge in an abandoned house.

Vanity Fair

Chapter 14: Miss Crawley at Home

by William Makepeace Thackeray

Miss Matilda visits Amelia. Sir Pitt presents Becky with a proposition.

The Brown Fairy Book

The Fox and the Lapp

by Andrew Lang

A fox tricks a merchant and steals his fish. He meets all sorts of clever creatures that he must outsmart on his journey back.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Chapter 29

by Mark Twain

Becky returns from her vacation. Huck and Tom continue to hunt for treasure. Huck overhears a sinister plan for revenge.

Main Street

Chapter 3

by Sinclair Lewis

Carol and Will travel to Gopher Prairie by train, following their marriage. Carol observes the other passengers as the travels, feeling that she could help improve their lives. After great anticipation, Carol arrives in Gopher Prairie.