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…
Arts
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…
The Salad Of Colonel Cray
Father Brown was walking home from Mass on a white weird morning when the mists were slowly lifting one of those mornings when the very…
Freckles M’Grath
Many visitors to the State-house made the mistake of looking upon the Governor as the most important personage in the building. They would walk up…
Ancient Lights
From South water, where he left the train, the road led due west. That he knew; for the rest he trusted to luck, being one…
For Love Of The Hills
“Sure you’re done with it?” “Oh, yes,” replied the girl, the suggestion of a smile on her face, and in her voice the suggestion of…
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