The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 9: The Promoter
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Mr. Buford schemes an old lady to invest her inheritance.
Mr. Buford schemes an old lady to invest her inheritance.
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.
A king searches for a bride as handsome and clever as himself. There was one Princess Helena, however it would take ten years to find her and by that time she would be old and unbeautiful. The king meets seven Simons, all masters of their respective trades, and all are useful to him in his quest. They retrieve the princess and the king marries her.
Jurgis visits Elzbieta. Jurgis finds work as a hotel porter and continues to learn about socialism from his co-workers.
Dantes thinks of his own plan to escape Chateau d'If.
Mr. Dick drops by to see David. Mr. Dick feels compelled to intervene in the Strong's affairs.
A thoughtless fairy enchants a fountain without considering the effects of the enchantment. Beyond destroying the town, the mistake takes effect against the young wards of another fairy. The fairies try to discover a way to undo the mistake and reunite the young lovers.
An early morning rain prevents Catherine’s scheduled walk with Eleanor and Henry Tilney. Around noon, John Thorpe, Isabella, and James show up at her door again, with a plan to visit Bristol. Catherine refuses at first, thinking that Eleanor and Henry may still show up, but John entices her by telling her they will visit a castle and in any case, he saw Henry Tilney driving away in a carriage earlier that morning. Catherine joins them, somewhat reluctantly.
Ishmael is shocked at the dangers that are present on a whaling ship.
Dr. Manette makes a plea to the mob to spare Darnay's life.
Joseph decides to stay. Amelia continues to enjoy herself. An old acquaintance makes an unexpected appearance.
Pip receives correspondence from Estella. Wemmick gives Pip a tour.
Rene recovers. He makes his request to the Alachuas. On the way to Fort Caroline there is news of the attack.
In this chapter, Mrs. Jennings emerges as a much more caring, sympathetic person than she has before.
The narrator gives a detailed description of Paris and its ever-changing architecture.
The Meg, Jo, Amy, and a reluctant Beth pay a visit to Mr. Laurence's home.
The vast nature of the sea is discussed. Aronnax learns some unsettling information about Captain Nemo. Aronnax attempts to persuade Ned Land. The men have a debate about fish.
Mrs. Jennings at first thinks that Elinor and the Colonel were discussing an attachment between them, but soon is able to catch on that they were discussing Edward and his need for a position.
Esmeralda awakes the following morning to see her rescuer silently watching her.
Mr. Douglass recalls the harsh conditions on the Lloyd Plantation.
Svidrigailov asks for Raskolnikov's help in finding Dunya. Svidrigailov recounts the circumstances of his marriage.
Thoreau discusses classic literature and its benefits.
Two years have passed. Edward is welcomed back by his mother, although he does not regain his inheritance from Robert. Mrs. Ferrars and even John and Fanny come and visit them at Delaford. Mrs. Dashwood and her two remaining daughters spend most of their time at Delaford, both to be near Elinor, and out of the hope that Marianne might accept the Colonel.
George continues his attempts at join a local club. Reverend Drew asks for George's assistance.