Hump has an extended philosophical discussion with Captain Larsen, while an enraged Mugridge continues to perform extra duties. An argument with Captain Larsen results in the continuation of Hump's duties as cabin boy. The situation between Mugridge and Hump finally comes to a head.
Mulford and Rose talk. He reveals his jealousy over her relationship with Jack Tier, but she reveals that Jack is married. Wallace questions the captain. Spike gives Jack Tier orders.
The narrator of the Novel, Humphrey Van Weyden, finds himself in a very precarious situation before he is rescued by a passing sealing ship.
Fagin ensures that Oliver lives a solitary life, by keeping him separate from the other boys.
Booker implements an unorthodox plan for the new construction, and works to overcome the objections of prospective students and their parents.
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.
Huck and Jim are separated. Huck's view of Jim changes after he plays a mean trick on him.
There is a funeral for the deceased. Mina and Harker have a disturbing run-in with a mysterious man in London. Children of the town are attacked by the “Bloofer Lady.”
Black Beauty describes the conditions some less fortunate cab horses endure, and the hardships of the working class cab driver as well.
Hump and Maud continue to salvage the vessel, while foiling a would be saboteur.
Humphrey awakens to find himself aboard the Ghost, a seal-hunter headed for Japan. The cook, Thomas Mugridge, explains the current situation aboard ship.
The duke and the dauphin continued to perfect their craft. Huck witnesses a shooting.
Mulford makes certain the ladies are safe, but the boat is lost. The group faces thirst and hunger.
Carol and Will have their first argument. Will complains about Carol's "highbrow" attitude, and the effect is it having on his personal and professional relationships.
David travels to Yarmouth to visit Peggotty. While in London, David runs into an old acquaintance.
There is another attempt to save Lucy through a transfusion. News arrives from Mina and Jonathan. A change begins to take place in Lucy.
Jehosophat disobeys Mother by sloshing through muddy water when she told him not to. He is overcome with guilt and eventually apologizes to her for disobeying her orders.
Christy and his men contain the drunken sailors and take charge of the ship.
The following is an account written by Emily Holder describing her memories of Fort Jefferson. They tell the poignant and often fascinating story of the hardships, isolation and drama of daily life at the Dry Tortugas in the nineteenth century.
Jurgis' money is stolen by a dishonest bartender. Jurgis is imprisoned again after assaulting the bartender. Jack encounters Jack Duane for the second time while in prison. After his release from prison, Jurgis begins to work for organized crime.
Tom plays hooky from school feeling bad about his lunch with Becky. Tom runs into his friend Joe Harper.
How elephants got trunks, and how the Elephant’s Child learned to like his new feature.
The author discusses a worldwide history of number systems.
The prisoner teaches about the true bonds of imprisonment.
Mr. Elmer comes home with Mr. March. Mr. March sees Frank again for the first time in awhile.