The Marble Faun
Chapter XLII: “Reminiscences of Miriam”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hilda bids Kenyon never to speak of Miriam
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The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 30
by Jack London
In order to weather the elements, Hump and Maud make use of their available materials.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 19: Shadow on the Sun-Dial
by Charles Dickens
Jasper's visit to Rosa leaves her feeling terrified.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 22
by Edgar Allan Poe
Pym and Peters observe the behaviors of the natives, all the while still in hiding.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Twentieth Night: The Lions of the North Wind”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
Marmaduke becomes frightened in the night by the sound of the North Wind. The Toyman comforts him and tells him a story to calm his fears that will allow him to sleep. Marmaduke and the Toyman recognize a special friendship between them as he drifts off to sleep.
Great Expectations
Chapter 35
by Charles Dickens
Pip returns home for his sister's funeral. Pip makes a pledge to a skeptical Biddy.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 8: A Chapter of Horrors
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Gore is more severe in his treatment of the slaves than his predecessor.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 20: “The Ogre’s Castle”
by Mark Twain
They continue on their way and come to an ogre’s castle. He discovers that the castle is nothing but a pigsty watched over by swineherds. He buys the hogs and sets them free. Sandy insists that they are enchanted ladies. When the pigs are brought home, the Yankee begins to believe her.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 11: A Picture and a Ring
by Charles Dickens
Edwin Drood visits the Staple Inn, where he is invited to stay for dinner. Grewgious bestows a valuable gift upon Edwin.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part IV”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter is happy with married life, but determines to continue with his investigations of Fosco. He calls on Pesca for assistance.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 37: The Subject Continued
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Rebecca makes a deal before returning to London. Rebecca and Rawdon make arrangements with Mr. Raggles. Rebecca receives word of Miss Crawley's death and inheritence.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XII: “Coverdale’s Hermitage”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale uses his "hermitage" to try to learn more about the stranger and Zenobia's relationship.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XVI: “Leave-Takings”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale decides to leave Blithedale for the city.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 73: The Promise
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Madame de Saint-Meran falls ill and dies, the doctor treating her suspects foul play.
Treasure Island
Part Five: My Sea Adventure, Chapter 26: Israel Hands
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim and Hands get into a fight. Jim is pinned to the mast as he shoots Hands.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 13: Sentimental and Otherwise
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia visits the Osbourne home. Old Osbourne makes an offer George can't refuse.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 107: The Lion's Den
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Bertuccio visits Benedetto (Andrea) in prison.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 4: The Green Silk Purse
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 4: “The Loons of Loonville”
by L. Frank Baum
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow continue on their journey. They decide to explore the city of the Loons and discover curious creatures that capture them. They escape and continue on their journey, their curiosity satisfied.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 29”
by Mark Twain
The duke and the dauphin are exposed as frauds. The gold is discovered when the deceased Wilks is exhumed. Huck escapes back to the raft, where he is once again joined by the duke and the dauphin.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 11
by Edith Wharton
Newland decides he must protect Ellen from herself. Newland meets with Letterblair to discuss the Countess' affairs.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 15: Graduation—In the Army
by Henry O. Flipper
Upon graduating from West Point, Lieutenant Flipper reports for active duty in the U.S. Army amidst much fanfare.
Jane Eyre
Chapter XVIII
by Charlotte Brontë
The guests stay at Thornfield for several days. Rochester and Blanche compete as a team at charades. From watching their interaction, Jane believes that they will be married soon though they do not seem to love one another. Blanche would be marrying Rochester for his wealth, and he for her beauty and her social position. One day, a strange man named Mr. Mason arrives at Thornfield. Jane dislikes him at once because of his vacant eyes and his slowness, but she learns from him that Rochester once lived in the West Indies, as he himself has done. One evening, a gypsy woman comes to Thornfield to tell the guests’ fortunes. Blanche Ingram goes first, and when she returns from her talk with the gypsy woman she looks keenly disappointed.
Florida Trails
Chapter IX: “In A Florida Freeze”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator talks of an old bean man who hangs around the sea wall and watches for tourists. He goes on to describe the toll the winter in Florida is taking on the old man (who blames the Northerners for bringing the cold weather).
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 5
by Stephen Crane
The enemy charges Henry's regiment. Henry feels confident in his performance as the enemy retreats.