The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 12”
by Oscar Wilde
Basil tries to speak to Dorian about his reputation.
Basil tries to speak to Dorian about his reputation.
Pip has dinner with Jaggers. Jaggers warns Pip about Drummle.
The narrator proceeds into London, encountering the aftermath of the diminished Martian presence.
In exile, Romeo receives word of Juliets death and pays a visit to the Apothecary.
Jaggers has Orlick dismissed. Herbert tells Pip of his fiancee.
Zossimov accepts an invitation from Razumikhin. Zosimov, Razumikhin, and Nastasya discuss the pawnbroker's murder and the subsequent arrest of a painter.
One of seven daughters is the only to obey her father’s orders. She is left alive to escape, but finds herself living as the daughter of an ogre. A prince asks for her hand, but the ogre forbids her to speak unless he addresses her with the special words.
Newland sends a request to Ellen requesting her presence in New York. The Beaufort's financial and social situation continues to worsen.
An infuriated Elizabeth Williard devises a plan, but succumbs to fatigue before she can carry it out.
Kate, captivated by George, pays him a visit.
Will is bothered by Carol's apathy towards the Gopher Prairie boosting campaign. Carol and Will continue to argue about her impending departure. Carol departs for Washington.
Catherine has now become enamored of Henry Tilney, and even allows herself to occasionally indulge in the idea that she and Henry might become engaged. She is invited to Northanger Abbey, The Tilney home.
Becky wears out her welcome at the Sedley house. The Crawley house is not as hospitable as the Sedley house.
Jurgis looks for work and is temporarily hired at Brown and Company. More of Jurgis's and Ona's life in Lithuania is revisited. Their decision to immigrate to Chicago is met with a series of encounters with corrupt agents and officials.
A fairy tale about a cat that eats all who disagree with him.
A suggestion from the Cat's-meat-man prompts John Dolittle to undertake a new venture, starting with the understanding of the animal language. Amongst the animals, word spreads of a new doctor with a special ability.
Jurgis gets a job at Packingtown. Jurgis witnesses the processes inside a beef and pork packing plant.
Lorry discusses Lucie's suitors with Miss Pross. A story relayed from the Tower of London disturbs Dr. Manette.
Phoebe is pulled into the house by Holgrave. After telling her about the Judge, he says he has not gone to the police for fear of implicating Hepzibah and Clifford. He reminds Phoebe that the death of the Judge resemble the death of Uncle Jaffrey, who’s murder was blamed on Clifford thanks to the Judge. Holgrave tells Phoebe he loves her and she reveals her feelings as well. Hepzibah and Clifford return to the house.
While running an errand for Mr. Brownlow, Oliver runs into Nancy and Bill Sikes.
The narrator reveals some detail about his own past, as well as introducing his friend, Pesca, and the circumstances of their meeting.
A story about a sheepdog named Wylie that helped farmers in the market with her expert herding skills.
Jurgis reports to the plant as Jonas and Marija both continue to look for employment. Jurgis purchases a house.
In London, the narrator's brother learns of the Martian attack.
A Prince in disguise provides assistance to a stranger.