Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXIII
by Jane Austen
Elinor does not have the luxury of doubting the truth of Lucy's confession; yet, she is convinced that Edward loves her, and not Lucy. She decides to speak to lucy again.
Elinor does not have the luxury of doubting the truth of Lucy's confession; yet, she is convinced that Edward loves her, and not Lucy. She decides to speak to lucy again.
The men travel through the Keys and meet with more adventure.
David spends time with Miss Dartle and Mrs. Steerforth, who is alarmed by her son's prolonged absence.
Walter speaks to Mrs. Clements. She reveals Anne's actions during the time at Blackwater and leading up to her mysterious disappearance.
Elinor tells Marianne of the Colonel’s story, and though Marianne is now convinced of Willoughby’s guilt, it does not ease her mind.
A king who has not been able to have children makes a promise, only to find that he has given up his only child. The prince determines to find a way out of the promise, and completes several tasks with the help of the princess.
The Yankee convinces the mob not to kill the men. They meet Marco. They run into a group of children who have strung up someone in imitating the adults. The Yankee invites the blacksmith to dinner.
A battle between the English and French puts the group in harms way as they move towards the fort. Munro and his daughters are reunited.
Thoreau prepares for winter.
The boys enter the haunted house and overhear a devious plan.
Heathcliff leaves one night and is out all night; when he returns he refuses all food, he also refuses a doctor. The next night Nelly finds his dead body; Hareton is the only one to mourn his death.
A discussion of the difficulties of running a new principality, as opposed to a hereditary principality.
As the minister returns to town, he can hardly believe the change in his fortunes. But all is not as it seems as his behavior becomes erratic, leading to a strange meeting with Chillingworth.
Oliver and Sikes journey to the town of Shepperton, arriving after dark.
The final spirit arrives to reveal an ominous future to Ebenezer Scrooge.
The novel begins in Paris during the Festival of Fools. At the Palace of Justice, Pierre Gringoire prepares to present his play to the people.
After Mr. Brocklehurst’s negligent treatment of the girls at Lowood is found to be one of the causes of the typhus epidemic, a new group of overseers is brought in to run the school. Conditions improve dramatically for the young girls, and Jane excels in her studies for the next six years. After spending two more years at Lowood as a teacher, Jane decides she is ready for a change, partly because Miss Temple gets married and leaves the school. She advertises in search of a post as a governess and accepts a position at a manor called Thornfield. Before leaving, Jane receives a visit from Bessie, who tells her what has happened at Gateshead since Jane departed for Lowood. Georgiana attempted to run away in secret with a man named Lord Edwin Vere, but Eliza foiled the plan by revealing it to Mrs. Reed. John has fallen into a life of debauchery and dissolution. Bessie also tells Jane that her father’s brother, John Eyre, appeared at Gateshead seven years ago, looking for Jane. He did not have the time to travel to Lowood and went away to Madeira (a Portuguese island west of Morocco) in search of wealth. Jane and Bessie part ways, Bessie returning to Gateshead, and Jane leaving for her new life at Thornfield.
Anne makes declines an education opportunity in order to save Green Gables. Gilbert and Anne finally become friends.
The Avonlea Scholars take the exam.
As Heyward relays Montcalm’s message, Munro accuses Heyward of prejudice and reveals a secret about his daughter’s heritage. A deal is struck between Montcalm and Munro.
Caesar dismisses Artemidorus' warning. The plot is carried out as Antony flees. Antony sends a message to Brutus. Cassius continues to doubt the loyalty of Antony as Caesar's funeral approaches. Antony sends a warning to Octavius.
Agnes Grey describes the uncle and her reasons for disliking him. She relates the story of teaching Tom he can’t torture little birds. Mrs. Bloomfield makes a suprising announcement.
The narrator tells Bruno a story. Bruno then tells the narrator his story.
Mrs. Jennings returns, with news of Willoughby’s fiancée and his coming marriage.
The Elmers send Mark away to his uncle’s house to recover. They send Ruth along to keep him company on his journey and to visit with her friend Edna May. Mark plans to travel to New York with Captain Bill in the Wildfire.