Category: Short Stories

Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)

Woolson, Constance Fenimore, 1840-1894; Bunner, H. C. (Henry Cuyler), 1855-1896; De Forest, John William, 1826-1906; Foote, Mary Hallock, 1847-1938; Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867· 2 chapters· 44,581 words

"A conceited fool" is a not uncommon expression. Now, I know that I am not a fool, but I also know that I am conceited. But, candidly, can it be helped if one happens to be young, well and strong, passably good-looking, with some money that one has inherited and more that one...