Black Beauty
Part 2, Chapter 24: The Lady Anne or a Runaway Horse
by Anna Sewell
With the Earl and Mr. York away, Lady Anne and Blantyre decide to take a fateful trip on horseback.
With the Earl and Mr. York away, Lady Anne and Blantyre decide to take a fateful trip on horseback.
Will and Carol attend a part at Sam Clark's house where they are introduced to the young up and comers of Gopher Prairie. Carol finds the conservative opinions of Gopher Prairie's citizens to be contrary to her own.
A doctor has a rather unusual conversation with a dying patient.
The stranger’s belongings arrive and the experiments begin. Mr. Hall sees something peculiar. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The marriage of Pelet and Reuter takes place. Hunsden pays a visit, and bestows a gift. The future begins to brighten for William.
The men continue to learn information. The boat prepares to depart.
Walter describes a trip to Paris where he learns the fate of Count Fosco.
Phileas continues to spend time with Aouda as they explore the streets of Hong Kong. Having missed the Carnatic's departure, Phileas is forced to find transport elsewhere. A deal is struck to arrange travel to Shanghai.
The canoes are lost — and found. Sumner finds out the identity of the voice from the sloop.
Marian travels to Blackwater, where she waits to be reunited with Laura. She reveals what little she knows of Walter, Mr. Gilmore, and Laura. Marian is disturbed by the discovery of a wounded animal. The Catherick name is mentioned again.
Newland and Ellen discuss possible futures.
An introduction to the history of mathematics.
Elmer, feeling isolated and unhappy, lashes out at George.
The boys find themselves in danger, but narrowly escape. However, the source of their concern is not far away when they finally find land once again.
Pip encounters an old nemesis at the marsh. Herbert arrives just in time.
Carol proposes the formation of a drama club, eventually convincing Will to take her to Minneapolis so she can watch some modern plays. Carol enjoys herself in the city, but finds that her unrefined husband is having trouble adapting to city life.
Becky attempts to make a good impression, hoping to benefit from the visit.
Livesey takes the map and goes to speak with Ben Gunn. Jim spies Silver and his men and heads for the Hispaniola.
An old friend is summoned to his childhood friend’s home to comfort him during his final days of an illness only to witness strange and horrifying happenings in the House of Usher.
Thoreau contemplates the benefits of solitary living.
Jim tries to paddle back to the Hispaniola in order to take it over. When he sees that his small boat has been destroyed, Jim realizes that he cannot escape.
Dantes visits his father's home and Caderousse, their neighbor pays them a visit.
Matthew summons his courage to update Anne's wardrobe. Anne receives a gift from Diana's aunt.
The Elmers talk to a superstitious captain. He talks about the death of a captain.