The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 29
by Edith Wharton
Archer and Ellen once again discuss their relationship.
Archer and Ellen once again discuss their relationship.
Becky attempts to make a good impression, hoping to benefit from the visit.
The day following his arrival, Mr. Rochester invites Jane and Adèle to have tea with him. He is abrupt and rather cold toward both of them, although he seems charmed by Jane’s drawings, which he asks to see. When Jane mentions to Mrs. Fairfax that she finds Rochester “changeful and abrupt,” Mrs. Fairfax suggests that his mannerisms are the result of a difficult personal history. Rochester was something of a family outcast, and when his father died, his older brother inherited Thornfield. Rochester has been Thornfield’s proprietor for nine years, since the death of his brother.
Mrs. Chester's fair allows the girls to show off their individual talents. Aunt Carrol's decision leaves Jo dissapointed.
A wronged pet proves to be a man's undoing.
Mulford swims for the boat. The group is reunited with Captain Spike, who tries to rid himself of Mulford.
A young man deceives a rich fellow in order to prevent him from marrying a waitress.
Willoughby calls again the next morning, and the family are again convinced of his charms, as he comes to admire them, and Marianne in particular. An attraction is growing.
Meg discovers that married life is not as easy as she thought.
Macduff meets with Malcolm in England. Macduff receives word of his families fate.
While working in the salt mines, Booker hears of an opportunity to pursue an education.
Lorry is dispatched to France. Darnay departs for Paris in an attempt to save the Marquis' groundskeeper.
The author leaves Laputa; is conveyed to Balnibarbi; arrives at the metropolis. A description of the metropolis, and the country adjoining. The author hospitably received by a great lord. His conversation with that lord.
Ishmael stays the night at the Spouter Inn, where he encounters Queequeg.
Anne returns to her last year of school in Avonlea. Marilla begins to miss the younger, more imaginative Anne as her departure from Avonlea comes closer.
With some assistance from the gods, Priam retrieves the body of Hector.
How Peter outwits Eisenkopf and finds love.
History is within everyone, so living life is the best way to know history/people/life. History books should be written from this more open, organic perspective. Someone experiencing life is closer to true knowledge than someone who reads about it.
Ol' Mis' Pease seeks revenge from Nancy Rogers, after Nancy marries her ex-husband.
Reverend Mr. Hayward plagiarizes more than just the sermons he listens to at the white church.
Young Patsy Ann is afraid of getting a step mother after Mrs. Caroline Gibson tells her that all step mothers are horrible people.
Mark and Frank become best friends. They try to capture an alligator.
Elizabeth reminisces about Mrs. Anne Garland and her family.
Albert and Mercedes plan to leave the Morcerf house.
When Betsy and her friends reach the Metal Forest, they discover Queen Ann and her officers capturing Ruggedo. Upon learning about the shift in power, they free the former King and allow him to fill his pockets with gems and leave. Shaggy Man is reunited with his brother, the Ugly One (who wears a mask to hide his ugliness).