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CHAPTER IV To what do these definitions of beauty amount? Not reckoning the thoroughly inaccurate definitions of beauty which fail to cover the conception of art, and which suppose beauty to consist e...

CHAPTER IV “G ot your rubbers on?” called Cousin Stickles, as Valancy left the house. Christine Stickles had never once forgotten to ask that question when Valancy went out on a damp day. “Yes.” “Have...

CHAPTER III B reakfast was always the same. Oatmeal porridge, which Valancy loathed, toast and tea, and one teaspoonful of marmalade. Mrs. Frederick thought two teaspoonfuls extravagant—but that did n...

Chapter LXXV. The Return. D uring the six weeks that Athos and Aramis had been absent from France, the Parisians, finding themselves one morning without either queen or king, were greatly annoyed at b...

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The Project Gutenberg eBook of Twenty years after This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoe...

PART IV Book X. The Boys Chapter I. Kolya Krassotkin It was the beginning of November. There had been a hard frost, eleven degrees Réaumur, without snow, but a little dry snow had fallen on the frozen...

CHAPTER II W hen Cousin Stickles knocked at her door, Valancy knew it was half-past seven and she must get up. As long as she could remember, Cousin Stickles had knocked at her door at half-past seven...

THE BLUE CASTLE CHAPTER I I f it had not rained on a certain May morning Valancy Stirling’s whole life would have been entirely different. She would have gone, with the rest of her clan, to Aunt Welli...

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CONTENTS CHAPTER I CHAPTER II CHAPTER III CHAPTER IV CHAPTER V CHAPTER VI CHAPTER VII CHAPTER VIII CHAPTER IX CHAPTER X CHAPTER XI CHAPTER XII CHAPTER XIII CHAPTER XIV CHAPTER XV CHAPTER XVI CHAPTER X...

Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead In the Country of the Gillikins, which is at the North of the Land of Oz, lived a youth called Tip. There was more to his name than that, for old Mombi often declared th...

The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Blue Castle: a novel This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions w...

§ 3 Concerning the Inhabitants of Flatland The greatest length or breadth of a full grown inhabitant of Flatland may be estimated at about eleven of your inches. Twelve inches may be regarded as a max...

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*** END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK LITTLE WOMEN; OR, MEG, JO, BETH, AND AMY *** Updated editions will replace the previous one—the old editions will be renamed. Creating the works from print editi...

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CHAPTER 5. I AM SENT AWAY FROM HOME We might have gone about half a mile, and my pocket-handkerchief was quite wet through, when the carrier stopped short. Looking out to ascertain for what, I saw, to...

"He's a born Weller," laughed Jo, as her parent gathered himself up, and her nephew tried to stand on his head, as the only mode of expressing his satisfaction that school was over. "What have you bee...

Laurie obediently threw himself down on the turf, and began to amuse himself by sticking daisies into the ribbons of Amy's hat, that lay there. "I'm all ready for the secrets;" and he glanced up with ...

"Speaking of books reminds me that I'm getting rich in that line for, on New Year's Day, Mr. Bhaer gave me a fine Shakespeare. It is one he values much, and I've often admired it, set up in the place ...

Ad hujus Problematis solutionem requiritur computatio multiplex, quæ facilius exemplis quàm præceptis addiscitur. Inito igitur calculo invenio, per Prop. IV. Lib. I. quod vis centrifuga partium Terræ ...

"Oh dear," thought Meg, "married life is very trying, and does need infinite patience, as well as love, as mother says." The word "mother" suggested other maternal counsels, given long ago, and receiv...

XXII. PLEASANT MEADOWS. Like sunshine after storm were the peaceful weeks which followed. The invalids improved rapidly, and Mr. March began to talk of returning early in the new year. Beth was soon a...

"November is the most disagreeable month in the whole year," said Margaret, standing at the window one dull afternoon, looking out at the frost-bitten garden. "That's the reason I was born in it," obs...

Again we meet to celebrate With badge and solemn rite, Our fifty-second anniversary, In Pickwick Hall, to-night. We all are here in perfect health, None gone from our small band; Again we see each wel...

"'I wish I could, and be done with it,' said I, trying not to be saucy. "Then she gave me a long lecture on my sins, and told me to sit and think them over while she just 'lost' herself for a moment. ...

CHAPTER XV “L et us be calm,” said Uncle Benjamin. “Let us be perfectly calm.” “Calm!” Mrs. Frederick wrung her hands. “How can I be calm—how could anybody be calm under such a disgrace as this?” “Why...

The Project Gutenberg eBook of Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy This ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost n...

CHAPTER XXXIV. NEW YORK, NEW ENGLAND, AND GENESEE CONFERENCES. At the close of the General Conference Mr. Asbury and I left for Albany. On the way we made Governor Van Cortland a visit at Croton. I wr...

CHAPTER FORTY-THREE FATHOM JUSTIFIES THE PROVERB, “WHAT’S BRED IN THE BONE WILL NEVER COME OUT OF THE FLESH.” Some circumstances of this conversation made a deep impression upon the mind of our advent...

Chapter X. The Speech For The Defense. An Argument That Cuts Both Ways All was hushed as the first words of the famous orator rang out. The eyes of the audience were fastened upon him. He began very s...

*** END OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK A JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH *** Updated editions will replace the previous one—the old editions will be renamed. Creating the works from print editions ...

"A. S.!" cried my uncle. "You see, I was right. Arne Saknussemm, always Arne Saknussemm!" CHAPTER 38 NO OUTLET—BLASTING THE ROCK Ever since the commencement of our marvelous journey, I had experienced...