This introduction provides a frame for the main narrative of The Scarlet Letter. The nameless narrator, who shares quite a few traits with the book’s author, takes a post as the “chief executive officer,” or surveyor, of the Salem Custom House. This section introduces us to the narrator and establishes his desire to contribute to American culture.
Two abandoned children battle an evil witch.
Hans, one of the older brothers, attempts to turn the Golden River to pure gold and because of his terrible nature, fails and is turned to stone by the river.
Hilda wanders through a picture gallery and feels the weariness and lonliness that accompanies it.
Pip is visited by his benefactor, and although horrified by the implications, Pip feels a loyalty to his benefactor.
Mole is busy with spring-cleaning when he feels compelled to visit the world above. Mole and Rat take a trip up the river.
The Count of Monte Cristo leaves Paris with Maximilian, and then he visits his old house where Mercedes now lives.
Dorothy and her friends come upon the flying gargoyles (or “gurgles” as she calls them).
A story about the animals in the Wet Wild Woods and how the cat that walked helped domesticate all the wild animals.
News of the Martian defeat spreads throughout the land.
The Tuskegee Institute creates a new program to allow the less privileged to attend. The author's skills as a public speaker put him in a position of high demand.
The chancellor and the sub-warden discuss the populace who are actually saying more bread—less taxes.
Betsy and her friends say goodbye to Kaliko and leave the forest, but before they leave they notice a trail of gems leading out and see Ruggedo at the end of the trail. He agrees to help Shaggy’s brother and tells them that a mortal maid must kiss him. Betsy agrees to help. The charm isn’t broken. The Rose Princess (who was once a fairy) tries and fails. Polychrome tries and breaks the spell.
Newland and his mother tell the van der Luydens about the Countess' recent treatment. The van der Luydens extend an invitation to the Countess.
Peter, Tinkerbell, and the Darling children take flight as they make their way to Neverland.
The church breaks out is a sudden commotion when a dog has a run in with a beetle.
Huck hides the money in the deceased man's coffin, only to have it sealed by the undertaker before can remove it. The dauphin questions Huck about the missing money.
Sydney Carton imagines a future far brighter than the one he is now witnessing.
Archer and Ellen once again discuss their relationship.
Becky attempts to make a good impression, hoping to benefit from the visit.
The day following his arrival, Mr. Rochester invites Jane and Adèle to have tea with him. He is abrupt and rather cold toward both of them, although he seems charmed by Jane’s drawings, which he asks to see. When Jane mentions to Mrs. Fairfax that she finds Rochester “changeful and abrupt,” Mrs. Fairfax suggests that his mannerisms are the result of a difficult personal history. Rochester was something of a family outcast, and when his father died, his older brother inherited Thornfield. Rochester has been Thornfield’s proprietor for nine years, since the death of his brother.
Mrs. Chester's fair allows the girls to show off their individual talents. Aunt Carrol's decision leaves Jo dissapointed.
A wronged pet proves to be a man's undoing.