Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 25: The First Wedding
by Louisa May Alcott
At a small ceremony, Meg marries Mr. Brooke.
At a small ceremony, Meg marries Mr. Brooke.
How a Prince overcomes a curse and is able to live happily with his bride.
Rosalie reveals her feelings about life and marriage.
While proceeding to the Cathedral late at night, Jasper and Durdles secretly observe the behavior of Crisparkle and Neville. Jasper recalls an odd experience he had at the crypt while Durdles later experiences something strange himself.
The voyage continues smoothly for about a week until another stowaway is discovered below deck.
Introduction by James McCune Smith.
Catherine’s discovery is not so monumental and she takes it upon herself to learn more about the mysteries of the Tilney family.
Pym describes his experiences on ship with the mutinous crew in charge.
Mercedes speaks with the Count of Monte Cristo in the garden during the ball.
Captain Nemo and the men go pearl hunting.
Nelly sees Heathcliff embracing Isabella, which leads to a fight between Edgar and Heathcliff. Catherine, upset at the dispute between them and refuses to eat for two days.
A conitnuation of part 1 in which Dr. Watson receives a letter from an old friend that tells about a treaty that was stolen from his office. Watson refers the letter to Holmes to investigate.
Thoreau concludes the work by criticizing conformity in society.
Holmes becomes involved with a case that involves a robbery of an invaluable assortment of things and then the murder of a coachman of a nearby estate.
Pip gives anonymous assistance to Herbert.
Victor is melancholy after Justine’s execution and thinks of Elizabeth and his father to keep from thoughts of suicide. The family travels to their home at Belrive and the beautiful scenery cheers him somewhat.
A rooster fears that his dreams will come true.
Coverdale studies the relationships forming between Hollingsworth, Zenobia, and Priscilla. He tries to exert his own influence within this circle.
Heyward and Hawkeye’s groups encounter each other. Hawkeye becomes suspicious of Magua. Attempts to capture the traitorous Huron are unsuccessful.
The author discusses the Universe of Things and the set of things called a syllogism.
The girls ponder their means of escape. They are finally able to return to shore, but still find no sign of Tom. They decide to leave food and notice before heading back up the river. Unfortunately the trip doesn’t progress as wished.
Jasper's visit to Rosa leaves her feeling terrified.