Archibald Mealing was one of those golfers in whom desire outruns performance. Nobody could have been more willing ... Read more
Comic Fiction Short Stories
Total Stories: 54
I’m not absolutely certain of my facts, but I rather fancy it’s Shakespeare–or, if not, it’s some equally ... Read more
The young man came into the smoking-room of the clubhouse, and flung his bag with a clatter on ... Read more
When Jack Wilton first came to Marois Bay, none of us dreamed that he was a man with ... Read more
As I walked to Geisenheimer’s that night I was feeling blue and restless, tired of New York, tired ... Read more
“‘Morning, Jeeves,” I said. “Good morning, sir,” said Jeeves. He put the good old cup of tea softly ... Read more
The main difficulty in writing a story is to convey to the reader clearly yet tersely the natures ... Read more
There’s a divinity that shapes our ends. Consider the case of Henry Pifield Rice, detective. I must explain ... Read more
Now, touching this business of old Jeeves–my man, you know–how do we stand? Lots of people think I’m ... Read more
Any man under thirty years of age who tells you he is not afraid of an English butler ... Read more
He was black, but comely. Obviously in reduced circumstances, he had nevertheless contrived to retain a certain smartness, ... Read more
Jeeves–my man, you know–is really a most extraordinary chap. So capable. Honestly, I shouldn’t know what to do ... Read more