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Discusses the education of children in Samoa. Rituals of Samoans during the birth of a child; Forms of punishment given to Samoan children; Responsibilities of daughters in the family; Skills learned by teenage boys.

Chapter VIII of the book "Finnish Legends for English Children" is presented. It features the brief description of the Rainbow maiden, Louhi's daughter who used to sit upon the rainbow in the heavens, wearing a dazzling dress made of gold and silver. It also highlights the conversation between the Rainbow maiden and Wainamoinen regarding marriage.

Chapter I of the novel "Mrs. Temperly" from Henry James' book "A London Life/ The Patagonia/ The Liar/ Mrs. Temperly" is presented. It explores on the passions and plans of the widow Mrs. Temperly, who wanted to embark to a new and unknown place in Europe, after her husband's death. It narrates the conversation of Maria Temperly and her airy cousin Raymond who showed interest in marrying her daughter Dora.

Chapter XVI of the book "The Channings" is presented. It explores the attitudes and practices that Constance Channing wanted to alter from Lady Augusta Yorke as governess of Helstonleigh Cathedral. It also highlights the first encounter of Constance to the daughter of Lady Augusta and the understanding they built with each other.

Chapter III of the book "The Channings" is presented. It explores the plan of Constance Channing, the only daughter in the family, to become the governess of the Helstonleigh Cathedral. It highlights the consultation she made to his brothers regarding her decision, as well as the disappearance of a certain surplice on the cathedral.

Chapter XII of part two of the book "The Case of Richard Meynell" by Humphry Ward. It highlights the disappointment of the Fox-Wilton family particularly Lady Edith on the behavior of her daughter Hester. It mentions the meeting of Hester with Philip Meryon, whom the Fox-Wilton family prohibited to see their daughter.

Part I chapter 1 of the book "The Captives," by Hugh Walpole is presented. It explores on the death of Reverend (Rev.) Charles Cardinal, rector of Saint (St.) Dreots in South Glebeshire. It highlights the conversation of Maggie Cardinal with her father's brother and her inquiry about its childhood and her realization that she is already alone, for the rest of her life.

Chapter XVI of the book "Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II," by Charlotte Mary Yonge is presented. It explores the reign of King Henry Beauclerc of Norway and his many royal visitors. It examines the marriage he has arranged for his only daughter Maude to Henry V. It gives an account on his great difficulty in making his daughter consent to the marriage.

Chapter XI of the book "Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II," by Charlotte Mary Yonge is presented. It explores the nature of Matilda, daughter of Baldwin, Count of Flanders, as proud and vindictive, when her husband William of Normandy, France has become master of England. It examines the fate of their daughters Adela, Atheliza, Adelheid, and Alix, as well as the distinct and undesirable traces of their sons Robert, Richard, William, and Henry.

Chapter 3 of the book "Evan Harrington, Complete" is presented. It talks on the three daughters and a son of tailor Melchisedec Harrington and his wife. It also discusses the important aspects provided by the couple's love to their children including the situation of lean Marine subaltern whose days of obscuration had now passed, presentation of his addresses as a brewer of distinction, and a climax as a Portuguese Count.

Chapter 3 of book I from "The Antiquities of the Jews," by Flavius Josephus and translated by William Whiston is presented. It highlights the events concerning the flood on Noah's day. It discusses the manner of Noah after he and his family was saved in the Deluge through the Ark. After the disaster, Noah dwelt in the plain of Shinar and began to bore sons and daughters.

Chapter 31 of Part 6 of the book "Anna Karenina" is presented. It highlights the dinner offered by Alexey Kirillovitch Vronsky to all the winners at the provincial elections held in Kashinsky, Russia. It also presents the letter received by Vronsky from his lover Anna Karenina concerning the ill condition of their daughter Annie and her plan of travelling to the province.

Chapter IV of the book "Howards End" is presented. It mentions the health condition of Mrs. Munt while traveling with her niece, Helen bound for Wickham Place in London, England and cites how Margaret assisted the daughters of Emily at Wilcox business. It also highlights that Margaret has been fallen in love with somebody else, before the arrival of Paul, and states her eagerness to serve the Wilcox family.

Chapter XXI, Book II of the book "The Empress Josephine" is presented. It mentions the condition of Viscountess Josephine Beauharnais as a widow and cites that Hortense, her daughter, studied at the newly-opened school under the tutelage of Madame Campan. It also highlights the conversion of General Beauharnais' drawing room into a meeting place of Alexandre and Josephine's noble friends.

Chapter XXX, Book III of the book "The Empress Josephine" is presented. It features the departure of Napoleon Bonaparte and his French fleet bound for Nile Valley in Egypt in order to conquer the country and cites the meeting of Viscountess Josephine Beauharnais and her daughter, Hortense in Plombieres. It highlights that Bonaparte sent letters to Josephine and states how Josephine loved her husband more.

The tale "The Tinker and the Miller's Daughter," by Peter Pindar is presented.

The article presents the Chapter XXIX of the novel "The Long Green Road," by Sarah P. McLean Greene, which highlights the visitation of characters Angelina and Zypherine, the daughters of Mari who visit Bernice Cassidy.

Chapter 40 of the book "The Heir of Redclyffe" is presented. It explores the story of a clash of personality between well-born cousins namely, Guy Morville and Captain Philip Morville, in which Philip's illness changed their perception on each other until the death of Guy. This chapter further narrates the decision of Philip to visit Hollywell. It also mentions that Philip would do anything to restore the inheritance of Amy and Guy's daughter.

Chapter IX of Book II of the book "Deadham Hard," by Lucas Malet is presented. It explores the arrival of Charles Verity at the Tandy's Castle, where he saw her daughter Damaris Verity who was very ill inside the room. It also highlights the emotion of the father towards her dying daughter who suffered from serious illness.

Chapter II of Book Three "HEAPING UP RICHES," by M.E. Braddon is presented. It reveals the characteristics of a damsel, Charlotte Halliday, the daughter of Georgina Halliday and the late Tom Halliday. It presents Charlotte's feelings towards her step-father, Philip Sheldon. It highlights the true meaning of friendship and sisterly love on the return of Diana Paget.

An untitled poem by Alexander Pope is presented. First Line: Soon as Aurora, daughter of the dawn, Last Line: The sun obliquely shot his dewy ray.

The book "The Deadly Daughters," by Winston K. Marks is presented.

Chapter 23 of the book "The Green Rust" is presented. This chapter describes the surgery office of Dr. Van Heerden, which occupied of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers. It explores the life of Van Heerden, who was temporarily under suspicion for sympathies with the enemy during the war.

Chapter 22 of the book "The Green Rust" is presented. This chapter focuses on the certain character Lassimus White, who was the managing and general manager of Punsonby's Store. It highlights the evening of the day Oliva Cresswell has started working for Beale Agency, where Mr. White met with Dr. Van Heerden.

Chapter 20 of the book "The Green Rust" is presented. This chapter describes the surgery office of Dr. Van Heerden, which occupied of the four shops which formed the ground floor of the Krooman Chambers. It explores the life of Van Heerden, who was temporarily under suspicion for sympathies with the enemy during the war.

Chapter 19 of the book "The Green Rust" is presented. This chapter focuses on the certain character Lassimus White, who was the managing and general manager of Punsonby's Store. It highlights the evening of the day Oliva Cresswell has started working for Beale Agency, where Mr. White met with Dr. Van Heerden.

Chapter 10 of the book "The Green Rust" is presented. This chapter describes the event where Oliva Cresswell received a mysterious soap gift. Her employer Mr. Beale warned her not to use the soap. It highlights the revelation of Mr. Beale to Ms. Cresswell regarding the mysterious gifts she had been receiving. Beale speculated that the gifts, like the scented soap that could cause rashes, came from Dr. Van Heerden, as part of the Heerden's to be closer to Miss Cresswell.

Chapter 13 of the book "The Green Rust" is presented. This chapter describes the events after Jackson Prédeaux revealed to Doctor Van Hardeen that Oliva Cresswell, who is the same person as Olivia Prédeaux, is her daughter and the heir of one million and a half of money from John Millinborn. It highlights the discovery of Oliva that she was imprisoned by Van Heerden at the Dean's Folly.

Chapter 12 of the book "The Green Rust" is presented. This chapter describes the events after Jackson Prédeaux revealed to Doctor Van Hardeen that Oliva Cresswell, who is the same person as Olivia Prédeaux, is her daughter and the heir of one million and a half of money from John Millinborn. It highlights the introduction of a certain character named Parson Homo.

Chapter 11 of the book "The Green Rust" is presented. This chapter describes the event where Oliva Cresswell received a mysterious soap gift. Her employer Mr. Beale warned her not to use the soap. It highlights the revelation of Mr. Beale to Ms. Cresswell regarding the mysterious gifts she had been receiving. Beale speculated that the gifts, like the scented soap that could cause rashes, came from Dr. Van Heerden, as part of the Heerden's strategy to be closer to Miss Cresswell.