Connor and True
Connor and True (A Tale Told Around the World) Once upon a time, a young man named True huddled in his drafty little cottage all…
Literature
Over The Stelvio Pass
There is no question about it, Tina Lenz was a flirt, as she had a perfect right to be, living as she did on the…
Days of Music: Johannes Brahms and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Days of Music: Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) In early May, if you listened closely, you may have heard the music. It…
The Preposterous Motive
The Governor was sitting alone in his private office with an open letter in his hand. He was devoutly and gloomily wishing that some other…
The Cripple
The Cripple by Guy de Maupassant The following adventure happened to me in 1882. I had just taken the train and settled down in a…
Fads And Public Opinion
Fads and Public Opinion is Chesterton’s observations about the difference between English and American humor, Walt Whitman’s poetry, and the beauty of older women, among…
A Duel
A Duel by Guy de Maupassant The war was over. The Germans occupied France. The whole country was pulsating like a conquered wrestler beneath the…
The Plea
Senator Harrison concluded his argument and sat down. There was no applause, but he had expected none. Senator Dorman was already saying “Mr. President?” and…
Mother’s Bouquet
Mother’s Bouquet On Mother’s Day, Boy and Bear walked to the woods, To the magical, marvelous forest. To the wood that was wild, with orange…
The Three Tools Of Death
Both by calling and conviction Father Brown knew better than most of us, that every man is dignified when he is dead. But even he…
The Man Of Flesh And Blood
The elements without were not in harmony with the spirit which it was desired should be engendered within. By music, by gay decorations, by speeches…
The Last Sixty Minutes
“Nine ten” The old clock paused as if in dramatic appreciation of the situation, and then slowly, weightily, it gave the final stroke, “Eleven!” The…
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