Kathleen Norris (Kathleen Thompson Norris, 1880–1966) was an American author known for her popular novels and stories. Her works often depicted domestic life and relationships in small-town America. Norris’s novels, including “Mother” and “Harriet and the Piper,” were widely read during the early 20th century.
Short Stories written by Kathleen Norris
Austin’s Girl 1918 - In the blazing heat of a July afternoon, Mrs. Cyrus Austin Phelps, of Boston, arrived unexpectedly at the Yerba Buena… ... Read more
Bridging the Years 1918 - The rain had stopped; and after long days of downpour, there seemed at last to be a definite change. Anne… ... Read more
Dr. Bates and Miss Sally 1918 - Sometimes Ferdie's jokes were successful; sometimes they were not. This was one of the jokes that didn't succeed; but as… ... Read more
Gayley the Troubadour 1918 - Through the tremulous beauty of the California woods, in the silent April afternoon, came Sammy Peneyre, riding Clown. The horse… ... Read more
Making Allowances for Mamma 1918 - At the head of her own breakfast table,--a breakfast table charmingly littered with dark-blue china and shining glass, and made… ... Read more
Miss Mix, Kidnapper 1918 - I "Well, he has done it now, confound his nerve!" said Anthony Fox, Sr., in a tone of almost triumphant… ... Read more
Poor, Dear Margaret Kirby 1918 - I "You and I have been married nearly seven years," Margaret Kirby reflected bitterly, "and I suppose we are as… ... Read more
Rising Water 1918 - If only my poor child had a sensible mother," said Mrs. Tressady, calmly, "I suppose we would get Big Hong's… ... Read more
Rosemary’s Stepmother 1918 - In the sunny morning-room there prevailed an atmosphere of business. Rosemary, at the desk, was rapidly writing notes and addressing… ... Read more
S is for Shiftless Susanna 1918 - "You look glorious. What's the special programme you've laid out for this morning, Sue?" said Susanna's husband, coming upon her… ... Read more
Shandon Waters 1918 - "For mercy's sakes, here comes Shandon Waters!" said Jane Dinwoodie, of the post-office, leaving her pigeonholes to peer through the… ... Read more
The Gay Deceiver 1918 - After the meat course, Mrs. Tolley and Min rather languidly removed the main platters and, by reaching backward, piled the… ... Read more
The Last Carolan 1918 - A blazing afternoon of mid-July lay warmly over the old Carolan house, and over the dusty, neglected gardens that enclosed… ... Read more
The Measure of Margaret Coppered 1918 - Duncan Coppered felt that his father's second marriage was a great mistake. He never said so; that would not have… ... Read more
The Rainbow’s End 1918 - "Well, I am discovered--and lost." Julie, lazily making the announcement after a long silence, shut her magazine with a sigh… ... Read more
The Tide-Marsh 1918 - "What are you going to wear to-night in case you can go, Mary Bell?" said Ellen Brewster in her lowest… ... Read more
What Happened to Alanna 1918 - A capped and aproned maid, with a martyred expression, had twice sounded the dinner-bell in the stately halls of Costello,… ... Read more