A collection of short stories by Henry James, as selected by Clifton Fadiman. Four meetings—A bundle of letters—Louisa Pallant—The liar—The real thing—The pupil—Brooksmith—The middle years—The altar of the dead — "Europe" — The great good place—The tree of knowledge—The tone of time—Mrs. Medwin—The birthplace—The beast in the jungle—The jolly corner.