The Four Million
"The Skylight Room"
by O. Henry
The tale of young woman stricken by poverty and society's shortcomings.
The tale of young woman stricken by poverty and society's shortcomings.
The humours and dispositions of the Laputians described. An account of their learning. Of the king and his court. The author’s reception there. The inhabitants subject to fear and disquietudes. An account of the women.
A long planned meeting between old friends has unexpected consequences.
George minimizes his involvement in the Good Citizen's League. Although he actively engages in unethical business practices, George hopes to the corruption in Zenith's business community will come to an end. A decision by Ted and Eunice divides the family while creating a sense of solidarity between father and son.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. The story focuses on the three children celebrating the Halloween traditions, including the carving of a pumpkin, bobbing for apples, and other festivities.
Squinty’s brothers and sisters were glad to see him and he told them of his adventures in getting lost. A boy begs his father to buy Squinty from the farm. The farmer agrees and Squinty is sold to the boy.
Prince Ahmed finds himself in a strange land and is found by a fairy who blesses his life with magical occurences.
Thoreau remembers the many different locations he surveyed before settling at Walden Pond.
In the spring, life at Lowood briefly seems happier, but the damp forest dell in which the school resides is a breeding-ground for typhus, and in the warm temperatures more than half the girls fall ill with the disease. Jane remains healthy and spends her time playing outdoors with a new friend, Mary Ann Wilson. Helen is sick, but not with typhus—Jane learns the horrific news that her friend is dying of consumption. One evening, Jane sneaks into Miss Temple’s room to see Helen one last time. Helen promises Jane that she feels little pain and is happy to be leaving the world’s suffering behind. Jane takes Helen into her arms, and the girls fall asleep. During the night, Helen dies. Her grave is originally unmarked, but fifteen years after her death, a gray marble tablet is placed over the spot (presumably by Jane), bearing the single word Resurgam, Latin for “I shall rise again.”
Pip remains loyal to Magwitch, as Herbert and Wemmick both prepare to marry their fiancees.
Eugenie speaks to Danglers about her reservations about marrying Cavalcanti.
The Bird's and the Ruggle's have Christmas dinner.
Dobbin's and George's friendship is further explained.
Sir Percival tries to secure Laura's signature before his departure, but won't reveal the contents of the document. The Count steps in on her behalf, suggesting that he wait another day. The Countess behaves in a strangely friendly manner towards Marian, leading her to worry about the message she awaits.
The story involves King Solomon, a butterfly and their wives and the question of keeping up appearences in front of one’s spouse.
Dorian ponders his fate. He joins the men on a hunt, that ends with disturbing results.
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.
An exchange of letters that do not bode well for many.
Captain Nemo explains the various instruments and equipment throughout the Nautilus.
Queequeg falls ill and prepares for death. Pip makes a request of the dying man.
George continues his attempts at join a local club. Reverend Drew asks for George's assistance.
Althesa goes to another slave market and is purchased by a new owner.
George's visit with Louise Trunnion fills him with a sense of pride and embarrassment.
A younger Ethan Frome walks the streets of Starkfield stopping at a dance in the community church. Ethan quietly watches Mattie.