The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving begins when a mysterious professor comes to Terry Town, around the Revolutionary War time. The man's name was Ichabod Crane. He came to town looking to be a teacher at the town's schoolhouse. Ichabod quickly falls in love for a beautiful girl named Katrina Van Tassel. Although he plays it off like he loves Katrina, he actually loves her money. One night Ichabod and Mr. Van Tassel were having a conversation about Katrina. Miss Van Tassel happened to be standing right outside, in the next room over. She was able to hear the whole conversation. Katrina also heard Ichabod talking about how some of her dreams and wishes are foolish. Next, there was a party at the Van Tassel's and