Babbitt
Chapter 10
by Sinclair Lewis
George and Myra's visit to Riesling upsets Zilla. George and Riesling prepare to take a trip.
George and Myra's visit to Riesling upsets Zilla. George and Riesling prepare to take a trip.
The Elmers and the ship’s crew set up camp.
Marlow overhears a conversation regarding Kurtz. Marlow starts his journey up river to visit Kurtz accompanied a by the local natives.
The continuing sounds of the battle prompt henry to return to the front line. On the way back to his regiment, Henry is confronted by a wounded soldier. After being questioned about his wounds, Henry hurries back to the front line shamefully.
Three brothers and one sister work hard to build a palace. They are happy until a visitor tells them what their palace is missing. Each sets out in turn to bring back the water of life, the tree of beauty, and the talking bird. Unfortunately each of the brothers is unsuccessful, and all seems lost until the sister manages to make her way to the mountaintop.
There is another attempt to save Lucy through a transfusion. News arrives from Mina and Jonathan. A change begins to take place in Lucy.
Carton laments his wasted life and makes a pledge to Lucie.
A down-on-his-luck man seeks a long-lost treasure and finds wealth and happiness.
Siegfried returns home and everyone feasts.
Mariam describes the events leading up to the impending nuptials. She tries to convince herself of the goodness of Sir Percival, but finds fault with him nonetheless.
The emperor of Lilliput, attended by several of the nobility, comes to see the author in his confinement. The emperor’s person and habit described. Learned men appointed to teach the author their language. He gains favour by his mild disposition. His pockets are searched, and his sword and pistols taken from him.
A cab driver's apathy affects every aspect of his life.
In the midst of a major life decision, Lois reacquaints herself with her older brother who is training to be a Jesuit priest.
Everyone celebrated the return of Quorum and the boys. A feast and entertainment were planned.
In an attempt to be invited into a country club, George and Myra extend a dinner invitation.
Moodie reappears, on a mysterious visit to see the ladies of Blithedale.
Pym and Peters join the crew of the Jane Guy.
The reporter, Miss Arabella Coe, changes a Christmas for the family of the house Number Ten "D" Street.
An agitated Raskolnikov returns to his room where he considers, but later hides his stolen goods. Raskolnikov pays a visit to Razumikhin.
Little Bear learns to overcome his fear of water.
Marlow and a company manager meet with Kurtz, who has become gravely ill. Marlow finds himself ostracized after defending Kurtz.
Silver is amused by Jim and confides that his men are close to mutiny. He tells Jim to play the hostage to prevent his men from attacking and then tells him that Livesey has given him the map.
A wicked witch turns a queen into a duck and takes her place in the castle, but the white duck is finally able to free herself and save her children.
David and Dora are married.
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.