The reader is introduced to Mr. Shelby, Uncle Tom, and Aunt Chloe. Mr. Shelby's money problems create an unfortunate situation for Uncle Tom and Eliza.
Talk of the Sabbath and Free-Will.
Anne is invited to tea by Mrs. Allan. Avonlea awaits the arrival of a new teacher.
Anne is punished after Marilla's broach goes missing
"Lo! I must tell a tale of chivalry;"
An old couple was never able to have children and the old man sets out to find one. Through magic he acquires a daughter, but she is stolen by an eagle. The eagle takes care of her because he sees her as a good omen and she grows up in his nest. Later in her life, she is discovered by a prince. The girl is tricked by an old woman and brought down from the trees in order to marry the prince and lives happily ever after.
Bruno continues his story.
A princess frees a prince trapped by magic in an iron stove, then has to travel far to find him and reclaim him.
A confused Jasper exits the opium den before proceeding to the cathedral.
Elinor finds the company of Mrs. Jennings somewhat awkward, given a lack of things in common and the brevity of their acquaintance.
After returning to the Shelby home, Master George sets his slaves free.
A sudden decline in Black Beauty's health leads to the arrest of the stable groom.
Billy Beg and His Bull encounter many adventures in their escape from the king’s new queen.
The abandoned young Quasimodo is taken in by the priest, Claude Frollo. Rumor of sorcery are spread about the priest.
Huck seeks help in order to protect the Widow Douglas. Tom and Becky are discovered missing.
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.
The four boys continue on at a steady pace in their motor boat and talk about the boat races and the qualifications to enter West Point.
The monster continues to observe the inhabitants and realizes their sadness is linked to their poverty. The monster tries to help them with their plight, begins to learn their language, and admires their graceful forms realizing his own deformities.
A suggestion from the Cat's-meat-man prompts John Dolittle to undertake a new venture, starting with the understanding of the animal language. Amongst the animals, word spreads of a new doctor with a special ability.
Dr. Kemp hears rumours of an invisible man. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Reverend finds himself tempted by sin.
Elinor is displeased and bothered by new events.
The Yankee is bothered by his armor and becomes irritable. The woman, Sandy, is annoying him with her constant inane babble.
Merrylegs finds the vicar and his family's visits exhausting, and decides to take it upon himself to teach the young lads a lesson in courtesy.
A story about a blue jay named Jakie. This chapter focuses on his mischevious behavior.