A Little Princess
Chapter 5: Becky
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Lottie is caught listening to Sara's story telling, upsetting Lavinia.
Lottie is caught listening to Sara's story telling, upsetting Lavinia.
Humphrey meets the tyrannical Captain Larsen, and finds that his request to be released from the ship falls on deaf ears. Captain Larsen informs Hump of his new position aboard the Ghost, all the while ridiculing his weak appearance.
Gertrude and Claudius agree to see the play. Polonius and Claudius secretly observe Hamlet's behavior leading Claudius to an unsettling conclusion.
The war ends with a victorious union.
Lorry and Lucie visit the wineshop of Monsieur Defarge.
With the arrival of spring, Rat and Mole prepare the boat. Badger attempts to control Toad's behavior.
Kenyon and Hilda enjoy their reunion and catch up on past events.
There is a misunderstanding between the Captain and Mrs. Budd. The ship is stopped by a cruiser.
Achilles and Hector finally meet on the field of battle.
Awakened by Polynesia, Tommy witnesses a rare sea creature just of the coast. Doctor Dolittle turns to the porpoises in an attempt to free the poor creature.
Silver introduces himself as Captain and strikes a compromise with Smollett. Silver offers cease-fire in return for the treasure map. Smollett refuses him.
Pip is introduced to Herbert Pocket, but realizes they have met before.
During a celebration, Dantes is unexpectedly arrested, without any explanation.
Zeena's return fills Ethan with a sense of foreboding.
The gang arrive at Flutterbudget Center, where the citizens worry too much. They quickly leave and arrive in the land of the Winkies. They spot his castle and plan to have lunch with him.
Clotel's relationship with Horatio ends.
Mrs. Rachel and Marilla question Miss Stacy's teaching methods.
Eugenie speaks to Danglers about her reservations about marrying Cavalcanti.
A broker makes a request of his stenographer, having forgot his previous request.
Matthew Cuthbert finds a mistake has been made at the orphanage.
The princess meets a very selective prince. He immediately falls in love with her quirky personality and surreal condition as they swim in the lake beside the palace.
Prior to departure, Mr. Micawber considers his prospects in Australia.
The morning arrives with no fresh invitations from James, Isabella, and John. Catherine goes on her walk with Henry and Eleanor. The Tilneys discuss the landscape in terms of drawing, and Catherine soon finds herself out of her element.
The narrator describes his favorite road at New Smyrna. He mentions the river that runs along the road and the birds he has seen there.