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Saki

(1870 - 1916)

The Unkindest Blow

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...

8 min read · Rating: G · Read story

Clovis on Parental Responsibilities

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...

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Louis

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

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The Cobweb

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

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Excepting Mrs. Pentherby

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

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The Chaplet

Revealing the dangers of mixing good food and popular music.

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The Hedgehog

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

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Tea

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

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A Matter of Sentiment

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.

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Fate

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

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"Ministers of Grace"

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

18 min read · Rating: G · Read story

"Down Pens"

A couple discuss techniques for writing thank you letters.

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