The Four Million (Henry)
Tobin's Palm
Two friends visited a palmist, who predicted good luck through a man with a crooked nose. They met such a man, who unknowingly led one friend to his long-lost love, fulfilling the prediction.
The Gift of the Magi
A poor young couple sell their most valued possessions to buy Christmas gifts for each other, but they realize that the gifts are now useless without the items they have sold.
A Cosmopolite in a Café
A Cosmopolite in a Café (Henry)
A cosmopolitan and a patriot debate the merits of patriotism. The cosmopolitan gets into a fight when someone insults his home, showing that even cosmopolitans have a strong sense of patriotism.
Between Rounds
A couple living in a boarding house have a heated argument, but are interrupted by a missing child. They put aside their differences to help search and eventually find the child safe.
The Skylight Room
A landlady showed a small working girl a room on the third floor, which she took. The next morning, she was found unconscious and taken to the hospital, where the doctor said she would recover.
A Service of Love
Two young artists sacrifice their pride and comfort for the sake of their art when money gets tight, with one taking on a job teaching music lessons and the other taking on a job in a laundry.
The Coming-Out of Maggie
The Coming-Out of Maggie (Henry)
A plain girl brought a charming suitor to a dance, pretending he was from a respected family. The club leader confronted him, leading to a near-violent altercation. The girl confessed the truth, finding redemption.
Man About Town
A man goes on a search to find a Man About Town, but ends up getting hit by a car and taken to the hospital, where the newspaper article about the accident describes him as a typical Man About Town.
The Cop and the Anthem
The Cop and the Anthem (Henry)
A homeless man tries to get arrested by committing crimes, but fails. He is then inspired by music from a church and decides to change his life, only to be arrested for loitering outside of it.
An Adjustment of Nature
An Adjustment of Nature (Henry)
Three friends admired a waitress at a restaurant and feared she would be taken away by a wealthy man. They took action to prevent this by getting the wealthy man drunk and sending him away.
Memoirs of a Yellow Dog
Memoirs of a Yellow Dog (Henry)
A yellow dog is taken out for a walk every evening by his owner, who is often unhappy and henpecked. One evening, the dog discovers a way to make his owner happy and they escape together to the mountains.
The Love-Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein
The Love-Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein (Henry)
A night clerk at a drugstore created a sleeping powder for a man planning to elope with the clerk's crush. The man changed his mind, using the powder on the girl's father, and successfully eloped.
Mammon and the Archer
A father and son discussed how money can't buy time, but the son was able to win the heart of a woman without money when a street blockade caused them to be stuck in a cab for two hours.
Springtime à la Carte
A young typist, heartbroken over her farmer lover's silence, accidentally typed a love message on a restaurant menu. The farmer, who had been searching for her, recognized her typing and they reunited.
The Green Door
A young adventurer, intrigued by mysterious cards, discovered a starving girl behind a green door. He provided her food and comfort, and they bonded over their shared loneliness in the city.
From the Cabby's Seat
A cab driver picks up a fare, not knowing it is his newly-wed wife. After a night of revelry, the driver takes her to the park and the casino before realizing who she is and taking her home.
An Unfinished Story
A young woman working in a department store struggled financially. She received an invitation to a fancy dinner but ultimately canceled, choosing to uphold her values and dignity despite her hardships.
The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock
The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock (Henry)
A wealthy prince, disguised as a poor man, comforted a distressed young man in a park. He offered assistance and hope, leading to the young man's reconciliation with his fiancée and a happy ending.
Sisters of the Golden Circle
Sisters of the Golden Circle (Henry)
A newlywed couple on a sightseeing tour in New York City helped another newlywed couple escape from the police, leading to a chaotic scene and the husband's temporary arrest before the truth was revealed.
The Romance of a Busy Broker
The Romance of a Busy Broker (Henry)
A busy broker, consumed by his work, forgot he had requested a new stenographer. Amidst the chaos, he impulsively proposed to his current stenographer, only to be reminded they had married the night before.
After Twenty Years
A man waited at a prearranged meeting spot for a friend he hadn't seen in 20 years. When the friend arrived, he couldn't bring himself to arrest the man, so he sent another officer instead.
Lost on Dress Parade
A young architect treated himself to a luxurious evening out every ten weeks. One evening, he met a modestly dressed woman, and they dined together. He pretended to be wealthy, hiding his true, hardworking nature.
By Courier
A young lady misinterpreted her lover's actions, believing he was unfaithful. He sent a message through a boy, explaining his innocence. She realized her mistake after reading a letter and asked for reconciliation.
The Furnished Room
A young man searched for a missing singer, renting a room in a house. Unbeknownst to him, she had committed suicide in the same room a week prior. Overwhelmed by despair, he ended his life there too.
The Brief Début of Tildy
The Brief Début of Tildy (Henry)
In a popular early 1900s restaurant, a plain waitress experienced a brief moment of attention from a man, only to have her hopes dashed when he apologized, claiming he was drunk.