Gabriel and the Hour Book—Stein
Rip Van Winkle—Irving
David Copperfield—Dickens
The Christmas Carol—Dickens
The King of the Golden River—Ruskin
Should you like the story of The Childhood of David Copperfield, some such interesting incidents as the following might be chosen:
1. David and Pegotty. 2. David meets Captain Pegotty, Emil, and Mrs. Grummage. 3. David and Emily. 4. David in the schoolroom. 5. Betsy Trotwood and Master Dick. 6. David and Betsy Trotwood.
The characters in these incidents are:
1. David 2. Pegotty 3. Captain Pegotty 4. Mrs. Grummage 5. Emily 6. Sam 7. Tommy Traddles 8. Schoolboy 9. Mr. Schoolmaster 10. Mr. Schoolmaster’s assistant 11. Betsy Trotwood 12. Master Dick 13. The mouse
Five acts would give the story: