A collection of ten stories which explore the joys and agonies of love and friendship. Each of the stories illuminates a dark corner of human existance. Some are amusing and some are tragic. The author also wrote "Family Dancing", "The Lost Language of Cranes" and "Equal Affections". Contents: A place I've never been—Spouse night—My marriage to vengeance—Ayor—Gravity—Houses—When you grow to adultery—I see London, I see France—Chips is here—Roads to Rome.