Fearing the loss of his ship, Farragut chooses not to attack until morning. Ned Land's harpooning of the creature fails to produce the desired result. Arronnax finds himself in a precarious situation.
Mrs. Westmacott recounts the story to the Doctor and the Admiral after giving the Admiral his pension papers back. She spent the money that she was going to give to her brother on the Admiral’s papers. Her brother returned to her and was the one who struck her on the head. Harold is able to clear his name, the Admiral does not have to return to sea or move from his villa, both couples get married, and all live a full and happy life.
Dorothy and her friends leave the Emerald City and wander through an enchanted forest that was guarded by moving trees. After getting past them, they come to a wall made of china.
Their return home is unsuccessful, and the girls determine that they must turn back in order to find their way home. They make it back to their picnic spot, but there is still no sign of Tom. Instead, someone else arrives.
David and Tommy Traddles are called to the Micawber home.
Will and Carol attend a part at Sam Clark's house where they are introduced to the young up and comers of Gopher Prairie. Carol finds the conservative opinions of Gopher Prairie's citizens to be contrary to her own.
The narrator describes the processing of the whale carcass.
Agnes Grey details the behavior of the children, their father, and his mother. She laments the short vacation she was given to visit with her family, and finds understanding only in the nurse.
The St.Regis takes on its first blockade runner.
Raymond and Vida, now active in town activities, are married. Vida is jealous and resentful of Carol taking Will's love for granted.
After regaining consciousness, Gringoire continues to seek lodging for the night.
Dantes thinks of his own plan to escape Chateau d'If.
A little bear is so happy about his surprise party that he goes into hibernation sleep early, but happy.
Dinner is served.
When they arrive at Nimmie Amee’s house it has been abandoned. They decide to venture to Ku-Klip’s workshop to see if he knows where she has gone. The Tin Woodman discovers something and commands the others to stop.
Phileas and Passepartout are detained upon arrival in Calcutta, but quickly depart to Hong Kong after posting bond, much to detective Fix's disappointment.
A description of the classes, both academic and military, that cadets were required to attend while at West Point.
A miller's lie forces his daughter to make a deal with an evil dwarf in order to avoid execution.
The author explains his view of women.
Major Cavalcanti visits the house of the Count of Monte Cristo.
Captain Nemo presents the blueprints of the Nautilus to Aronnax in the hopes of answering his questions further.
Captain Nemo plans another excursion for the men.
Each ship attempts their own plan to foil the other. The men behave as gentlemen once the victor is determined.
Tom fills in the others on what caused his disappearance. Harry continues to look for the man he promised to help. The girls set out on the river again, this time with Harry in tow, and find another man on the river.