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The Blue Anchor

The narrator observes the funeral and the events at the Blue Anchor.

II

The narrator, a man who wanders through the rooms and kisses the woman.

V

The narrator describes the scene from an omniscient perspective, focusing on the woman's inner thoughts and the man's deceit.

The Kiss

The narrator describes the scene and the inner thoughts of the young couple.

The Dream of Eternity

The narrator recounts his childhood belief in an immortal soul and his experience of a terrifying dream of an endless staircase.

The Drizzle

The narrator introduces the story of the drizzle and frames the tale.

The Drawing in India Ink

The narrator, reflecting on a past encounter, now older and no longer seeking life's meaning.

The Wages of Sin

The narrator, who deceives the young girl by claiming the apothecary wrote the poem himself.

Communion

The narrator, a sixteen-year-old boy recently confirmed, recalls his awkward attempt to join in adult conversation on a steamer.

The Clown

The narrator observes a former schoolmate on the street and later at the theatre, recalling a childhood memory of the boy being bullied.

Signy

The narrator recounts his childhood memories of creating the imaginary girl Signy and his early literary awakening.

A Masterless Dog

The narrator observes and reflects on the life and emotions of the masterless dog.

Vox Populi

The first-person narrator who observes the scene and reflects on the nature of public opinion.

Margot

The narrator is Herbst's friend, who learns about Margot and accompanies Herbst to the old house.

The Burning City

The little boy, who is curious, imaginative, and struggles to understand mortality and the passage of time.

Archimedes' Point

The narrator as a young boy, reflecting on a childhood sledding adventure and his encounter with a street arab.

The Parson’s Cows

The narrator reflects on the parson's cows and broader existential themes.

I

The narrator, a former student comrade of Pastor Torelius, reunites with him after ten years and listens to his story.

II

The narrator describes his own experience of being unrecognized by his cows after swimming.

III

The narrator, a parish minister, hides in a tree after bathing and is discovered by the schoolmistress and tailor's daughters.

IV

The narrator listens to the man's story and wishes him well.