Most of the stories and sketches in this book have appeared in the _Morning Post_. One of them was published in the _Westminster Gazette_. I have to thank the editors and proprietors concerned for their kindness in allowing me to republish them. Orpheus in Mayfair The Cricket Match The Shadow of a Midnight Jean Francois The Flute of Chang Liang “What is Truth?” A Luncheon-Party Fete Galante The Garland The Spider’s Web Edward II. At Berkeley Castle The Island The Man Who Gave Good Advice Russalka The Old Woman Dr. Faust’s Last Day The Flute-Player’s Story A Chinaman on Oxford Venus The Fire The Conqueror The Ikon The Thief The Star Chun Wa…
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