France
Hector Hugh Munro, better known by the pen name Saki, and also frequently as H. H. Munro, was a British writer whose witty, mischievous and sometimes macabre stories satirize Edwardian society and culture.
When lady Carlotta is mistaken for the Quabarl's new governess, she takes it as an opportunity to try out a few of her own teaching methods.
* Story contains bad language
When his wife's dog begins to shift the balance of power in their relationship, Mr Strudwarden resolves to take extreme measures.
* Story contains bad language
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.
An author, at work on the third chapter of his eighth novel, is interrupted by an encyclopaedia salesman.
James Cushat-Prinkly reluctantly sets off for afternoon tea with the girl he intends to marry.
* Story contains bad language
Mrs. Hatch-Mallard takes her rivalry with Mrs. Dole into the realm of the supernatural.
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.
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