31 stories: In a strange land—Rain—The Fall of Edward Bernard—The Pool—Mackintosh—The Happy couple—Unconquered—Before the party—Yellow streak—Vessel of wrath—Force of circumstances—Alien corn—Virtue—Bum—Treasure—The Colonel's lady—The Human Element—Footprints in the jungle—Book-bag—The Back of beyond—Mayhew—Mirage—The Letter—The Outstation—Red—Miss King—The Hairless Mexican—Giulia Lazzari—The Traitor—His Excellency—Sanatorium —