Acknowledgments
Introduction by Sandra A. Zagarell
Suggestions for Further Reading
A Note on the Texts
A Moral Exigency
A Mistaken Charity
A New England Nun
A Poetess
Louisa
The Revolt of "Mother"
The Jamesons
One Good Time
The Love of Parson Lord
The Parrot
The Lost Ghost
Old Woman Magoun
The Winning Lady
Dear Annie
The Amethyst Comb
A Retreat to the Goal
Explanatory Notes