The Four Million
"Between Rounds"
by O. Henry
An act of kindness interrupts a couple's violent pastime.
An act of kindness interrupts a couple's violent pastime.
Mary talks to Colin about taking him to see the garden. Upon returning to the garden, she notices that spring has arrived and the flowers are blooming. Dickon declares that Colin will never get better as long as he only thinks of sickness and death.
Raskolnikov provides some assistance to the dying Marmeladov and his family. After returning home Raskolnikov once again callapses.
Claude Frollo receives a visitor in his laboratory. Jacques Coictier, accompanied by the aging Father Tourangeau, is shocked by Claude Frollo's views. As he departs, Father Tourangeau divulges his identity to Claud Frollo.
Georgiana and Carlton get married.
A man is found in an unusual business agreement and entreats Holmes for his help.
Higgins and Pickering's conversation angers Eliza.
A medical man answers a strange ad in the paper concerning beetles and is met with a most peculiar task.
A financial disaster puts a damper on Newland's plans.
When Gaudfrey Staunton disappears, Cyril Overton asks Holmes to investigate. Dr. Armstrong is suspected.
Madame de Saint-Meran falls ill and dies, the doctor treating her suspects foul play.
Carol is befriended by Maud Dyer, who proceeds to ridicule Nat Hick's assistant tailor, Erik Valborg.
As school begins at Salem House, David and Steerforth share stories. Mr. Peggotty and Ham visit David at school.
On Christmas Day, an older Laurie and Amy rediscover each other.
Sherlock Holmes is faced with a case involving a man that is lured away from his place of business and is caught up in strange activity.
Charles sends a clumsily written letter to Ida asking her if she would accompany him on his tandem tricycle. She accepts and as they ride, he asks her to marry him. She pities him and concedes that she will think about it. However, when he grabs her hand, she does not pull away.
Walter and Marian save money and continue their investigations in hopes of finding justice against Sir Percival and Count Fosco. Laura slowly recovers herself.
Silas isolates himself from all companionship, focusing on his work instead.
The dauphin betrays Jim. Huck searches for Jim, intent on freeing him from the Phelps farm.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a short story, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, about a child born with the outward appearance of a 70-year-old man who ages in reverse. As he grows older, he appears to be getting younger with each passing year.
The Professor appears from nowhere.
Some history of William Dobbin and George Sedley Osbourne's friendship is presented to the reader.
The Harkers meet with Van Helsing and discuss Jonathan’s experiences with Count Dracula. Van Helsing and Seward discuss the injured children.
When Rose's health suddenly declines, Oliver is sent to summon Dr. Losberne.