Vanity Fair
Chapter 61: In Which Two Lights are Put Out
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Two family patriarchs pass away without full reconciliation. Amelia's newfound wealth brings a new set of "friends".
Two family patriarchs pass away without full reconciliation. Amelia's newfound wealth brings a new set of "friends".
The reader is introduced to Meg and John's twins.
Ishmael describes the whale's skin and blubber as he expresses an admiration for the animal's natural construction.
Jurgis returns with a midwife, but the baby is dead and Ona is dying. After Ona's death, Jurgis leaves the house intending to drink.
Lorry and Miss Pross discuss the relapse with Dr. Manette. Steps are taken to prevent further relapses.
Aware of Esmeralda's love for Captain Phoebus, Quasimodo decides to grab the attention of the young captain.
Madame Danglers visits Monsieur Villefort.
Several adventurers that happened to the author. The execution of a criminal. The author shows his skill in navigation.
Holmes is contacted by Violet Smith. When she is followed by a strange man in a bicycle, Holmes decides to get to the bottom of it. When Violet is abducted, Holmes goes after the cyclist and discovers they’re both on the same side. Holmes tracks down the killers.
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.
A crowd continues to gather a the Place de Gréve hoping to witness the day's punishment. The crowd assaults the deformed Quasimoto before he receives his punishment. Esmeralda fulfills a request by the injured Quasimodo. The recluse screams her disapproval from afar.
Coverdale is bed-ridden due to illness. He is attended by Hollingsworth during his rantings, forming a friendship between the men. Zenobia visits with gruel, and he tries to discover the secrets of her past.
In the pursuit of greater sailing adventures, Pym and Augustus decide to become stowaways.
Griffin recalls the events leading up to his invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Luzhin, Dunya's fiancé introduces himself to Raskolnikov, Zossimov, and Razumikhin. Zossimov takes note of Rskolnikov's agitation when the murder of the pawnbroker is mentioned.
May and Newland's wedding day finally comes.
In the forest, Hester and Dimmesdale are finally able to escape both the public eye and Chillingworth. They join hands and sit in a secluded spot near a brook. Hester tells Dimmesdale that Chillingworth is her husband. The former lovers plot to steal away on a ship to Europe, where they can live with Pearl as a family.
While the party continues, Miriam takes a moonlit walk and is confronted by someone from her past. Noticing her terror, Donatello goes to her and threatens violence on her intruder.
An old friend and mentor passes away. The author ponders the distance he has traveled in the previous twenty years of his life.
Noah meets with Fagin and is given his first job.
Mary awakens and meets Martha, a servant girl. Mary asks Martha to dress her, for which Martha is taken aback. Mary and Martha exchange words and Mary screams at Martha. Mary goes out to explore and learns of a secret garden. In trying to find it, she meets Ben Weatherstaff and talks about the robin that has befriended him.
Pip is given good news by the lawyer Jaggers.
We find that young Prince Dolor is not dead, but living with a nurse in Nomansland (a deserted country). His uncle faked the funeral having a wax figure of the Prince created. Dolor meets his godmother and she gives him a traveling cloak.
Agnes Grey visits Nancy Brown and has a chance to meet with Mr. Weston. Matilda scolds her for leaving.