Arnold Bennett

A group of homeless individuals seek shelter in a park on a rainy morning.

James Peake and his friends finish a game of solo whist and discuss an organ subscription. Peake initially refuses to contribute, but after a visit from Mr. Blackhurst, he changes his mind and...

Arthur Cotterill wakes up in a panic, thinking he has missed his train. With the help of his brother Simeon, they manage to catch the train and make it to their destination.

Mr. Sandbach and Mr. Gale make a bet to see if they can get a shabby man to move from where he is standing by offering him money, but things don't go as planned.

Gilbert, a talented musician, prepares for a musical festival in the Five Towns. His mother, Mrs. Swann, goes to great lengths to ensure his hands stay warm, including bringing him hot potatoes.

Jock-at-a-Venture by Arnold Bennett. A preacher and a showgirl form an unlikely bond at a fair, leading to unexpected adventures.

Edward Coe is on his honeymoon in Brighton when he unexpectedly runs into Mimi, a young girl he knows. They chat briefly before parting ways. Later, Edward and his wife continue their honeymoon,...

A man sees a woman coming out of his tailor's shop and discovers she is ordering a suit for her nephew. They later meet and have tea, where she explains her visit to the tailor's and her plan to...

The Ebag family seeks a new organist, leading to a romantic entanglement with Carl Ullman, involving a heroic cat rescue and eventual marriage to Edith.

A man seeks the help of a fortune teller to determine his romantic future, leading to unexpected consequences.

A man reflects on his indifference towards death while lying on his deathbed, observing his wife's actions and experiencing a strange sensation of being disconnected from the world. He then...

Thomas Chadwick, a former policeman turned tram-conductor, is known for his dignity and desire for a position of trust. When he finds a purse full of money and returns it to the owner, he is...