Tales of Terror and Mystery
“The Case of Lady Sannox”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The husband of Lady Sannox develops a sinister plot when he finds out that his wife is seeing another man.
The husband of Lady Sannox develops a sinister plot when he finds out that his wife is seeing another man.
Squinty continues to wander lost in a corn field. Squinty’s family notices that he’s gone, as does the farmer. He sends the dog after Squinty. Squinty returns home.
The spirit gives Hamlet some unsettling news. Hamlet, Horatio, and Marcellus take an oath of secrecy.
Thoreau describes the many sounds that can be heard from his cabin.
Helping Jim to escape proves to be harder than expected.
Dorothy and her friends visit the Tin Man who looks troubled. He gives them a tour of the castle and lunch, then tells them of the Nome King’s terrible plot. He tells them of the hopelessness of the near future.
Jasper tells Grewgious about the previous evening's dinner party. Reverend Crisparkle makes some alarming discoveries at Cloisterham Weir. Evidence in the case against Neville continues to mount.
Elizabeth recounts Mr. Douglas' attempted courting of Miss Mary Todd.
Polynesia, having already convinced the doctor to take a vacation, attempts to influence even more. Doctor Dolittle and his friends begin their trip home.
The May-Queen tells a story.
A priest looks for lodging in the night and is given shelter by an old woman. She goes to gather more wood, and she tells him not to look in the back room. Curiosity gets the better of him, and he looks in the room and sees horrible things. He realizes she is the Goblin of Adachigahara, and flees. She chases him through the night, but he prays to Buddha and keeps running. Morning dawns, making the goblin disappear, and the priest is safe.
Dr. Van Helsing gives Lucy a blood transfusion. There is an interview with a zoo keeper that describes the escape and recapture of a wolf. Dr. Seward tells of Renfield’s escape and attack on him. Lucy’s mother dies and tells of the horrible events that took place that night.
George's behavior bothers Dobbin.
A good deal of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy's personalities are divulged to the reader.
Ishmael recounts the collecting of the spermaceti and the dangers of the blubber room.
Victor receives a letter from his father telling him that his brother William has been murdered. When he reaches Geneva, the gates are already closed and he wanders in the woods, where he finds his creature. Justine has been accused of murdering William, however Victor is convinced his creature is responsible.
Dantes is taken to Chateau d'If, despite the promise Villefort made to him.
The boys and Sam send the boat off to be repaired and the mechanics find nothing seriously injured. The Go Ahead Boys decide they need to keep watch on it all night and divide shifts. George sees an intruder on his shift and they all prepare themselves for the worst.
The rude guests intimidate Fred at first and he tries to think of a plan to get rid of them. However, the gas begins to run low and he announces he will have to stop the motor boat. The men offer to take their money and get gas, but John insists he has to go with them. Just then the Caledonia comes into view and they hope to get a ride on it to town.
The Caterpillar tells Alice how to change her size.
The boys arrive at the island and Fred tells his grandfather the whole story about the bond and the rude canal-men. They discuss what to do and come up with a solution.
The reporter, Miss Arabella Coe, changes a Christmas for the family of the house Number Ten "D" Street.
David spends a few days in London before returning to Yarmouth.
The Mock Turtle and Gryphon demonstrate a dance for Alice. As the Mock Turtle finishes his song, Alice is whisked away.
The narrator describes “The Club.”