The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 9”
by Oscar Wilde
Basil comes to see Dorian after hearing news of Sibyl. He inquires about showing the portrait of Dorian
Basil comes to see Dorian after hearing news of Sibyl. He inquires about showing the portrait of Dorian
The affairs of Mrs. Beaufort and Ellen are the topic of conversation at the van der Luydens home. Newland is greatly affected by news concerning Ellen.
Polynesia, having already convinced the doctor to take a vacation, attempts to influence even more. Doctor Dolittle and his friends begin their trip home.
The narrator describes the birds (in particular the bobolinks and the yellow-billed cuckoo) and their migrating routes. He also talks about the different fruit and trees found along the Indian River.
A tense situation with striking workers in Zenith forces the National Guard to intervene. George's criticism of Reverend Drew's sermon causes a noticeable change in his friends demeanor towards him.
Three years later, the country is happy and prosperous. The Yankee plans to overthrow the Catholic Church and start universal suffrage after Arthur dies. The Yankee marries Sandy and they have a daughter who falls ill. They nurse her back to health. The Yankee introduces baseball to Camelot.
Catherine, still sulking, is visited by Henry who makes some interesting revelations to her.
After the Count of Monte Cristo comes to Albert's aid, he asks Albert for an introduction into the society in Paris; Albert sets a date and time for their meeting.
Porcelain and Pink is a short story, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, about the mistaken identity of a woman in the bath-tub.
Bored with married life, Newport decides to visit an old friend.
A man rents a room, unaware of the identity of the previous tenant.
Clifford and Hepzibah flee the house and board a train. Clifford and a stranger strike up a conversation. Clifford begins to lecture the man and brings up a hypothetical house where a man lies dead. The stranger becomes suspicious and Hepzibah and Clifford get off at the next station.
Walter stays for the inquest. He considers what must have happened on that last night of Sir Percival's life. He returns to the inn to find a letter waiting.
After receiving a visit from Jerome, Manfred confronts him calling him “Usurper”.
Tommy visits David, and informs him of Mr. Micawber's current financial situation. Tommy asks a favor of Mr. Peggotty. Miss Betsey receives some bad news.
Mulford and Rose talk. He reveals his jealousy over her relationship with Jack Tier, but she reveals that Jack is married. Wallace questions the captain. Spike gives Jack Tier orders.
A man asks Holmes to investigate the strange behavior of his wife.
Wondering where Hilda is, Kenyon, Donatello, and Miriam wander into the church to look at the dead monk.
With rumors of the previous nights events spreading throughout the town, Helena goes to her brother to find out the truth. Mr. Grewgious pays a visit to Rosa in order to discuss pertinent legal matters.
Miriam and Donatello recognize the dead monk.
The narrator finds a boarding house for “colored people” and becomes acquainted with the local black citizens.
Injun Joe is finally found, causing Tom to feel a sense of relief. Tom and Huck return to the cave.
Jaggers has Orlick dismissed. Herbert tells Pip of his fiancee.
Thomas Jefferson's sixth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).