Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. ... Plant nothing else, and root out everything else. ... Stephen tells him that he has nothing to say about it. ... Stephen does what Tom asks but after a few nights realizes that nothing will happen. ... Louisa receives a note from Stone Lodge, the name of her parent's house, saying that her mother is almost dead and wants to see her one last time. ...

• Word Count: 3472
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

This discovery prompts Maxim to tell the heroine the truth: Rebecca was a malevolent, wicked woman, who lived a secret life and carried on multiple affairs, including one with her cousin, Jack Favell. ... Maxim treats her coldly, but later that day he sends a note to the heroine, apologizing for his rudeness at tea. ...

• Word Count: 3026
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School