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The season of strikes seemed to have run itself to a standstill, when the Government of the day intervened with promptitude and decision to take over the temporarily abandoned duties of the...

Marion Eggelby sat talking to Clovis about her offspring, and how Eric reminded her of a famous picture of the youthful David. Clovis was not in a receptive mood, but Mrs. Eggelby was furnished...

When his wife's dog begins to shift the balance of power in their relationship, Mr Strudwarden resolves to take extreme measures.

When Emma Ladbruk's husband inherits a farm, it comes with an old woman who soon starts to get in the way.

At an extended house party everyone gets along splendidly with one another - except a certain Mrs. Pentherby.

Revealing the dangers of mixing good food and popular music.

Mrs. Hatch-Mallard takes her rivalry with Mrs. Dole into the realm of the supernatural.

James Cushat-Prinkly reluctantly sets off for afternoon tea with the girl he intends to marry.

The day before the big race and those gathered for Lady Susan's house-party are keen that their money be on the right horse.

A penniless young gentleman with a mildly successful gambling habit finds a 'sure thing' to put some serious money on.

An unusually religious Duke gets tired of petty party politics and replaces the members of the Houses of Parliament with Angels.

When Loona Bimberton pulls off a coup with her celebrated 'Algerian aviator', Mrs Packletide feels compelled to respond.