Unknown Narrator

Mame Dugan

Mame Dugan is a central romantic interest for the narrator, with frequent interactions suggesting courtship or deep emotional attachment.

Johnny Atwood

Johnny Atwood is a close companion of the narrator, often involved in shared adventures or mutual support.

Andy Donovan

Andy Donovan is a loyal friend to the narrator, frequently interacting in social or casual settings.

Denver Galloway

Denver Galloway is a trusted ally of the narrator, often appearing in scenes of camaraderie or shared purpose.

Tom Hopkins

Tom Hopkins is a frequent companion of the narrator, engaging in everyday interactions and mutual aid.

Samuel Tansey

Samuel Tansey is a close friend of the narrator, often involved in humorous or lighthearted exchanges.

Octavia Beaupree

Octavia Beaupree is a romantic interest for the narrator, with interactions suggesting flirtation or emotional tension.

Billy Keogh

Billy Keogh is a steadfast friend and confidant of the narrator, often sharing in schemes or adventures.

Jim

Jim is a reliable friend of the narrator, frequently appearing in casual or supportive roles.

Uncle Bushrod

Uncle Bushrod is a familial elder to the narrator, offering guidance or representing a generational bond.

Jeff Peters

Jeff Peters is a close friend and occasional partner in schemes, sharing a bond of mutual trust and humor.

The Colonel

The Colonel is a superior or colleague of the narrator, often involved in military or authoritative contexts.

Lord Oakhurst’s Curse

The narrator recounts the tale of Lord Oakhurst's curse and its impact.

II

Narrates the scene at Oakhurst Hall.

III: The Curse

Narrates the events of Sir Everhard's encounter with the curs.

Bexar Scrip No. 2692

The narrator describes the General Land Office and the events surrounding Bexar Scrip No. 2692.

Aristocracy Versus Hash

The snake reporter who listens to the stranger's tale and later suggests shaking for beer.

Fickle Fortune or How Gladys Hustled

The narrator directly addresses the reader, explaining the time jump and satirizing melodramatic conventions.

A Strange Story

The narrator recounts the strange story of the Smothers family.

I

The narrator provides an omniscient account of Tictocq's arrival and the events that follow.

II

The narrator describes the party and the actions of the guests and Tictocq.

III

Narrates the scene and Tictocq's actions.

Tracked to Doom

Narrates the story in a sensational, parody style.

A Snapshot at the President

The chief reporter for The Rolling Stone who travels to Washington to interview President Cleveland.

Three Paragraphs

The humorist who writes down the dying woman's words as copy for a newspaper column.

A Lunar Episode

The narrator describes the lunar landscape and the struggle.

The Sensitive Colonel Jay

The stranger on the bench who is shot at and then invited for a drink.

The Distraction of Grief

The narrator recounts the anecdote about the widow and the pastor.

A Sporting Interest

The narrator describes the accident scene and the men's reluctance to tell the widow.

Had a Use for It

The narrator describes the scene and the editor's thoughts.

The Old Landmark

The unnamed old man who returns to Houston seeking remnants of his past.

Getting at the Facts

The night editor who misinterprets the poem as a news story.

Too Wise

The narrator tells the story of the Houston man and his wife.

Hush Money

The narrator is the practical joker who spreads the false rumor about the alderman.

Relieved

The narrator describes the encounter between the wealthy citizen and the desperate man.

A Villainous Trick

The narrator describes the incident and criticizes the villain's actions.

A Conditional Pardon

The narrator presents the anecdote and the subsequent humorous observations.

A Guarded Secret

The narrator delivers a defense of women's secret-keeping abilities, criticizing the stereotype and referencing Adam and Eve.

Willing to Compromise

The narrator describes the scene and the man's actions.

Guessed Everything Else

The peddler with a long, sharp nose who tries to sell goods door-to-door.

A Slight Mistake

The ordinary-looking man who pretends to be a poet but is actually a wealthy advertiser.

A Good Story Spoiled

The narrator recounts the scene in the saloon.

No Help for It

The narrator relates the anecdote of the grocer and his clerk.

Not So Much a Tam Fool

The narrator describes the interaction between the man and the grocer.

Chapter I

The narrator describes the murder scene and the coroner's investigation.

Chapter II

Narrates the events of the chapter, including Mabel's threats, Charlie's flight, and the confessions.

Chapter III

The narrator recounts the events in Plunkville.

An Inspiration

The Post reporter who approaches the man, offers help, and gives the rent-raising advice.

Coming to Him

The narrator describes the encounter between the health-obsessed man and his friend.

One Consolation

The narrator observes the scene between Adam, Eve, and the parrot.

The Shock

The pale-faced man who enters the drug store and recounts his shocking encounter with his landlord.

The Cynic

The narrator presents the dialogue and the subsequent personified remarks.

Speaking of Big Winds

The man with the bronzed face and distinguished air who tells tales of South American wind storms.

An Original Idea

The narrator describes the events and the wife's original ideas.

Calculations

The narrator describes the scene at the Grand Central Depot, focusing on the long-haired man and the red-nosed individual.

A Valedictory

The narrator, the 'Some Postscripts' man, addresses his own literary decline and the betrayal by a friend.

Solemn Thoughts

The narrator describes the scene and the group of men.

An Expensive Veracity

The narrator recounts the story of the Houston man's costly experiment with truth-telling.

Recognition

The narrator describes the scene of the new woman entering and her husband's reaction.

His Doubt

The narrator describes the couple's domestic scene and the husband's confusion.

A Cheering Thought

The weary-looking man who tries to confess after hearing Sam Jones.

Identified

The narrator describes the scene at the bank.

Red Conlin's Eloquence

The old cattleman who tells the story of Red Conlin.

Marvelous

The narrator tells the story of the clever reasoner and his forgetfulness.

A Narrow Escape

The meek-looking man who enters the saloon and tells the story of his past shooting.

Slightly Mixed

The Post man who interviews the racing man, becoming increasingly confused by the ambiguous references.

Knew What Was Needed

The gentleman from Ohio on a hunting trip, who is the central figure of the anecdote.

A Sure Method

The narrator describes the editor's actions and the fate of the poet.

A Tragedy

The Caliph of the Indies, who commands Scheherezade to tell a final tale and orders her execution.

A Houston Romance

The narrator recounts the story of the society man's disappearance and discovery.

Nothing New Under the Sun

The unnamed genius who writes in the attic, believing he has created an original literary idea, only to discover it was already published.

A Matter of Loyalty

The first speaker, who recounts defending his cousin Tom Achiltree.

By Easy Stages

The departed shade from Galveston who requests a stopover at the infernal gate.

Taking No Chances

The genial manager who reads from the atlas and suggests visiting Madagascar.

The Other Side of It

The narrator recounts the anecdote about a Houston man's experiment with his wife's curiosity.

The Bruised Reed

The popular preacher who delivers a harsh sermon against sin and is confronted by Creepy Jake.

Journalistically Impossible

The new reporter, a graduate of a school of journalism, who finds the assignment logically impossible.

The Power of Reputation

The narrator describes the scene in the San Antonio hotel bar, observing the fat man's deception and the crowd's gullibility.

Reconciliation

The play is presented without a named narrator, but the stage directions and dialogue are given by an unseen hand.

Buying a Piano

The narrator recounts the lawyer's ordeal with piano agents.

Too Late

The story is told by an unnamed third-person narrator.

A New Microbe

The unnamed Houston man who is the central figure, a science enthusiast who mistakenly uses oyster water for his experiment.

A Story for Men

The narrator introduces and describes Mrs. Jessamine's character and daily life.

Her Mysterious Charm

The narrator describes the scene in the conservatory and the dialogue between Roland and Gabrielle.

Why He Hesitated

The literary editor who listens to the man's story and urges him to confront his wife.

Convinced

The narrator describes the young lady's beauty, charm, and her scheme to test her suitors' sincerity.

How It Started

The old resident who explains the origin of the feud to the reporter.

His Dilemma

The narrator describes the old man's appearance and his interaction with the clerk.

Something for Baby

The narrator observes the scene in the store and describes the girl's appearance and the clerk's interaction.

A Righteous Outburst

The narrator describes the man's appearance and the scene in the toy shop.

A Green Hand

The Houston jeweler who tells the story to a friend.

A Fatal Error

The friend who drops into the office and hears the story.

The Telegram

The narrator describes the scene at the telegraph office.

An Opportunity Declined

The farmer who sees through the stranger's scheme and offers him work instead.

The Confession of a Murderer

The confessor who describes killing a mosquito with dramatic, vengeful language.

A Startling Demonstration

The narrator tells the story of the mind reader and her husband.

Leap Year Advice

The editorial voice offering leap year advice.

His Only Opportunity

The unnamed narrator recounts the politician's story.

Getting Acquainted

The rusty-coated man who introduces himself to the grocer and attempts to deceive him.

City Perils

The narrator recounts the ironic mishap of Jeremiah Q. Dilworthy.

Jack the Giant Killer

The unnamed literary editor who first attempts to tell the story in ornate, literary language.

Jack the Giant Killer

The unnamed sporting editor who tries to tell the story in sports and gambling slang.

Jack the Giant Killer

The unnamed railroad editor who attempts to tell the story using railroad terminology.

Paderewski's Hair

The Post Man who meets Colonel Pollock and relays his stories.

Binkley's Practical School of Journalism

The Post Man who observes the fight and later interviews Binkley in the saloon.

The Apple

The youth who pursues success and rejects the apple of life.

A Pastel

The narrator describes the scene from an omniscient perspective, focusing on the dramatic standoff and the woman's ultimate capitulation.

A Night Errant

The Post Man, who observes the seamy and noble sides of life and visits Crip in his illness.

Board and Ancestors

The snake reporter who is approached by the emaciated man and listens to his tale.

An X-Ray Fable

The narrator tells the fable in a biblical style, describing the events and the moral.

The Sporting Editor on Culture

The sporting editor, who interacts with the young lady and misunderstands her purpose.

The Prisoner of Zembla

Narrates the story of the king, princess, and the tournament.

The "Bad Man"

The narrator recounts the story of the 'bad man' and the drummer.

The Wounded Veteran

The tourists are referred to collectively as 'a party of Northern tourists' and one speaks for the group; the narrator is not a named individual.

Her Ruse

The Houston lady who tells the story of her ruse to keep her husband home.

Why Conductors Are Morose

The conductor who relates the anecdote about the frustrating encounter with a passenger.

Led Astray

The narrator who tells the story of the O'Malley family and Fergus's temptation.

The Mirage on the Frio

One of the five men on the fishing trip; describes the setting and introduces the sheep man's tale.

The Legend of San Jacinto

The Post reporter who visits the battleground seeking stories, but becomes impatient with the hermit's recursive tale and flees.

Whiskey Did It

The philanthropist who questions the arrested man and makes a note of his case.

How Willie Saved Father

The narrator tells the story of Willie Flint and his family in a detached, ironic tone.

Veriton Villa

Penelope Cook, the first-person narrator, a Boston schoolteacher engaged to Cyrus, who travels to Texas to teach.

A Mystery of Many Centuries

The narrator observes and comments on the changing perceptions of women's mobility and societal roles.

The Good Boy

The narrator tells the story of James and the lady.

The Dissipated Jeweler

The narrator recounts the story of Thomas Keeling's failed detective business in Houston.

The Pint Flask

The narrator who recounts the colonel's misadventures in a humorous, ironic tone.

How She Got in the Swim

The narrator describes the St. Bibbses' happy life and the events of the ball.

An Odd Character

The Post reporter who listens to the tramp's strange tale on the bridge.

The Barber Talks

The Post Man, the barber's victim and listener of the stories.

Barbershop Adventure

The Post Man, who reluctantly submits to a shave and listens to the barber's stories.

Somebody Lied

The narrator recounts the anecdote of the two men in the saloon.

The Proem

The narrator sets the scene and hints at underlying stories to be revealed.

Cupid's Exile Number Two

The third-person narrator who describes the events and characters with a wry, observant tone.

The Phonograph and the Graft

The consul to whom Keogh tells the story; referred to as 'you' in the narrative.

Money Maze

Third-person narrator describing the investigation and the Goodwins' private conversation.

Georgia's Ruling

The narrator reflects on the Commissioner's grief and the significance of Georgia's Ruling.

Bulger's Friend

The third-person narrator describes Bulger's character, his joining the Salvation Army, and the events of the harsh winter.

The Duplicity of Hargraves

The narrator describes the Talbots' financial struggles and Hargraves's manipulation.

The Passing of Black Eagle

The narrator recounts the tale of Black Eagle's disappearance and Chicken Ruggles's journey.

Cherchez La Femme

Narrates the story of Robbins, Dumars, and the missing money.

Friends in San Rosario

The narrator describes the scene and characters' actions and thoughts.

By Courier

The unnamed young lady seated on a park bench, pensive and melancholy, who receives the courier's message.

An Afternoon Miracle

The third-person omniscient narrator describes the scene, characters' thoughts, and events.

The Struggle of the Outliers

Narrates the story in third person, focusing on Holcombe's actions and thoughts.

A Professional Secret

The narrator describes Dr. Prince's practice and the case of Annabel Rankin.

The Cactus

The narrative perspective follows Trysdale's internal thoughts and memories.

Hearts and Hands

The narrator describes the scene on the train and the interactions between Miss Fairchild, Easton, and the glum-faced man.

A Ghost of a Chance

The narrator recounts the social maneuvering and ghost stories at Clifftop.

Art and the Bronco

Narrates the story of Lonny Briscoe, the painting, and the legislative events.

Sound and Fury

The narrator sets the scene and describes the characters as 'Persons of the Drama'.

Roads of Destiny

Third-person narrator describing David's journey and inner thoughts.

The Right Branch

The third-person narrator who describes David's journey, his encounter with the lady, and the conspirators' plot.

The Robe of Peace

Narrates the story of Bellchambers' disappearance and discovery.

One Dollar's Worth

Narrates the events of the chapter.

While the Auto Waits

The narrator describes the scene and characters' actions and thoughts.

October and June

The third-person narrator who describes the Captain's thoughts and actions.

The Marquis and Miss Sally

The narrator describes the parallel fates of Old Bill Bascom and the Marquis of Borodale, and introduces the two young men who come to work at the Diamond-Cross ranch.

Out of Nazareth

The narrator recounts the story of J. Pinkney Bloom and the Blaylocks, providing insight into Bloom's schemes and his eventual change of heart.

The Atavism of John Tom Little Bear

Visits Jeff Peters in his room and listens to the tale of John Tom Little Bear.

I

The narrator describes the camp scene and the arrival of the new ranger.

II

The third-person narrator describes the events and the rangers' judgment of Jimmy.

Tobin's Palm

Tobin's friend Jawn Malone, who accompanies him to Coney Island and narrates the events.

The Lonesome Road

The listener who rolls cigarettes for Buck and records his tale.

Confessions of a Humorist

The protagonist and first-person narrator, a former hardware clerk turned professional humorist, who struggles with the pressure of constant comedy.

At Arms with Morpheus

The narrator and friend of Tom; administers treatment and uses a ruse to keep Tom awake.

The Princess and the Puma

Narrates the story of the princess and the puma.

The Pimienta Pancakes

The injured narrator who asks Jud for pancakes and listens to his story.

The Elusive Tenderloin

The narrator recounts Bill Jeremy's quest for the Tenderloin and reflects on its meaning.

A Chaparral Prince

The narrator describes Lena's harsh life and her emotional state.

The Ferry of Unfulfilment

The narrator describes the Man from Nome and the Girl from Sieber-Mason's, providing insight into their thoughts and actions.

The Pendulum

The third-person narrator describes John Perkins's thoughts and the events of the evening.

Transformation of Martin Burney

The narrator recounts the story of Martin Burney's transformation, describing his labor, his addiction to tobacco, and his eventual change of heart.

A Little Local Colour

The narrator, a writer seeking typical New York scenes and local color, accompanies Rivington on his expedition.

A Newspaper Story

The narrative voice that follows the newspaper's journey and the interconnected fates of the characters.

A Madison Square Arabian Night

The narrative voice describes Chalmers's actions and the events of the evening.

The Champion of the Weather

The narrator is part of the hunting party and recounts Bud Kingsbury's story.

The Adventures of Shamrock Jolnes

The narrator and friend of Jolnes, who accompanies him and marvels at his deductive abilities.

After Twenty Years

The narrator describes the scene and the policeman's movements.

The Sparrows in Madison Square

The young aspiring writer from the provinces who comes to New York to break into literature, follows the sparrow-writing tradition, and ends up roasting the birds after rejection.

Witches’ Loaves

The narrator describes Miss Martha's thoughts and actions, including her daydreams and the final confrontation.

New York by Camp Fire Light

The narrator is part of the hunting party listening to Bud Kingsbury's stories.

The Romance of a Busy Broker

Third-person narrator who observes the hectic office and the broker's obliviousness.

A Matter of Mean Elevation

Narrates the story of the Alcazar Opera Company's tour and John Armstrong's rescue of Mlle. Giraud.

Holding Up a Train

Former outlaw who tells the story of train robbery in first person.

The Caliph and the Cad

The narrator describes Corny Brannigan's habits and the events of the evening.

The Door of Unrest

The editor of the Montopolis Weekly Bugle who interviews Michob Ader and later investigates his background.

The Rubber Plant's Story

The rubber plant itself narrates the story, providing a unique perspective on the lives of its various owners.

The Gold That Glittered

The narrator introduces the moral and describes the setting of El Refugio and the Little Rialto.

A Lickpenny Lover

The narrator describes Masie's life and thoughts, and the unfolding romance with Irving Carter.

The Missing Chord

The narrator who stops at Rush Kinney's ranch and hears the piano music.

A Dinner at ⸻

The author who creates and struggles to control Van Sweller; he resists commercial pressures to include restaurant advertising.

One Thousand Dollars

The narrator describes the events and inner thoughts of the characters, particularly Bobby Gillian.

A Comedy in Rubber

The narrator provides a satirical, omniscient commentary on the 'rubberer' phenomenon and the love story of William and Violet.

The Pride of the Cities

The New Yorker, a resident of New York City, engages in a prideful debate with a visitor from Topaz City.

The Pride of the Cities

The man from Topaz City, Nevada, defends his hometown's merits against the New Yorker's claims.

Transients in Arcadia

The omniscient narrator describes the Hotel Lotus and the guests' experiences.

The Lady Higher Up

The narrator sets the scene and describes the statues' conversation.

The Foreign Policy of Company 99

Narrates the events from a third-person perspective, focusing on the firemen and the immigrant.

Two Renegades

The narrator observes O'Keefe marching with Confederate Veterans and questions him about his actions.

The Furnished Room

The unnamed young man who rents the room, searching for Eloise Vashner.

The Diamond of Kali

The narrator who retrieves the reporter's discarded story and presents it to the reader.

A Little Talk About Mobs

The tall gentleman in the frock coat and black slouch hat, who recounts anecdotes about mob behavior.

Makes the Whole World Kin

The third-type burglar who respects his art and suffers from rheumatism.

The Rathskeller and the Rose

The narrator describes the scene in the rathskeller and the characters' actions and motivations.

A Sacrifice Hit

The narrator describes the Hearthstone Magazine's editorial process and Slayton's scheme.

The Sleuths

The narrative voice that describes the events and characters in the story.

The Theory and the Hound

The narrator recounts Bridger's story and asks about the sheriff's method.

The Green Door

The narrator addresses the reader directly, describing the nature of true adventure and introducing Rudolf Steiner.

The Badge of Policeman O’Roon

The narrator tells the story of love at first sight, the Gentle Riders, and Remsen's impersonation of O'Roon.

A Ramble in Aphasia

The narrator is Elwyn C. Bellford, a Denver lawyer suffering from aphasia, who adopts the alias Edward Pinkhammer.

The Making of a New Yorker

The third-person narrator who chronicles Raggles's journey and perceptions of various cities, ultimately revealing his transformation into a New Yorker.

A Cosmopolite in a Café

The narrator observes and reflects on the café scene and engages in conversation with the cosmopolite.

The Girl and the Habit

The narrator introduces the story with a meta-commentary on literary inspiration and then describes Miss Merriam's life at Hinkle's.

The Song and the Sergeant

The narrator describes the scene in the restaurant and police station.

Man About Town

The narrator who seeks to understand the 'Man About Town' type and is ultimately identified as one after an accident.

Memoirs of a Yellow Dog

The yellow dog narrator, born a pup in New York, endures life as a pampered pet and eventually escapes with his master.

Mammon and the Archer

The narrator describes the scene and characters' thoughts.

The Detective Detector

The narrator, a doctor, walks with Avery Knight and witnesses his murder and subsequent detective-hunting feat.

The Shocks of Doom

The narrator describes Vallance's fall from wealth and his encounter with Ide.

Springtime à la Carte

The narrator directly addresses the reader, commenting on storytelling conventions and guiding the emotional tone.

Between Rounds

The narrator describes the scene at Mrs. Murphy's boardinghouse and reflects on the city's hidden compassion.

Tommy's Burglar

The narrator sets the scene and describes the actions of Tommy and the burglar.

The Marry Month of May

The narrator opens with a playful, ironic commentary on May's mischievous spirit, setting the tone for the story.

The Girl and the Graft

The narrator listens to Ferguson Pogue's story about Artemisia Blye and Vaucross.

According to Their Lights

Third-person narrator who describes the setting and the moral choices of the characters.

Roses, Ruses and Romance

Narrates the story, describing Ravenel and Sammy's interaction and the romantic misunderstanding.

The Voice of the City

The protagonist who seeks the Voice of the City, questioning various people and finally finding the answer in a silent moment with Aurelia.

Hostages to Momus

The narrator participates in the schemes and recounts the events.

I

The narrator recounts his adventures with Caligula Polk, including their escape from Mexico and their arrival in Georgia.

II

The narrator, referred to as Pick, is Caligula's companion and skeptical partner in the proposed kidnapping scheme.

III

The narrator and co-kidnapper who plans the operation and cooks the elaborate lunch.

IV

The narrator orchestrates the kidnapping scheme and interacts with the railroad officials.

The Dog and the Playlet

The narrator and playwright who argues for the authenticity of heightened language in moments of great emotion; he reads his one-act play to Hollis.

An Adjustment of Nature

The narrator, a friend of Kraft and Judkins, tells the story of their efforts to preserve Milly's place at Cipher's.

A Midsummer Knight's Dream

The narrator addresses the reader directly ('Dear Reader') and describes the oppressive summer heat in New York City.

The Lost Blend

The narrator addresses the reader directly ('You and I stood...'), setting the scene at Kenealy's café.

An Unfinished Story

The narrator recounts a dream about judgment and tells Dulcie's story, speaking directly to the reader.

The City of Dreadful Night

Carney, driver of express wagon No. 8,606, narrates the story of the forced park sleepover.

The Skylight Room

The narrator describes Mrs. Parker's boarding house and Miss Leeson's story.

The Assessor of Success

The narrative perspective, observing Morley's actions and inner turmoil.

The Poet and the Peasant

The narrator recounts the story of the poet and the peasant, and is part of the group that conspires to trick the editor.

A Bird of Bagdad

The young man who throws silver money into the street and seeks help with the riddle.

The Plutonian Fire

The narrator and friend of Pettit, who guides him in writing and observes his emotional journey.

The Guilty Party

The narrator describes the scene of a red-haired, unshaven, untidy man reading a newspaper and refusing to play checkers with his daughter.

Elsie in New York

The narrator directly addresses the reader, commenting on the story's structure and the irony of Elsie's 'rescue.'

The Clarion Call

Narrator provides context for the story's dual records.

The Tale of a Tainted Tenner

The ten-dollar bill itself, which narrates the chapter in first person.

Telemachus, Friend

The narrator listens to Telemachus Hicks' story about friendship and love.

The Gift of the Magi

The narrator directly addresses the reader, describing Della's plight and the couple's sacrifices with a mix of humor and pathos.

The Duel

The narrator sets the scene, describing New York City as a unique battleground and introducing the duel between the city and its newcomers.

The Thing's the Play

The narrator attends a vaudeville show with a reporter friend and later writes down the story the reporter failed to make humorous.

The Rubaiyat of a Scotch Highball

The narrator directly addresses the reader, blending humor and moral commentary on drinking and marriage.

The Buyer from Cactus City

The narrator describes the setting of Cactus City and the business of Navarro & Platt, and recounts Platt's encounter with Miss Asher.

The Harbinger

The omniscient narrator who describes the characters' thoughts and the spring setting.

The Fool-Killer

The narrator, a friend of Kerner, invokes the Fool-Killer and later confronts him to save Kerner.

The Handbook of Hymen

The narrator, Sanderson Pratt, recounts his rivalry with Idaho and his courtship of Mrs. Sampson.

Sociology in Serge and Straw

The narrator reclines with a sociologist, mocks the sociologist's views, and later describes the confrontation between Haywood and Smoky.

Girl

The detective who finds Vivienne's address for Hartley.

A Ruler of Men

The narrator meets Kansas Bill Bowers on the street and later hears his story about Barney O'Connor.

The Trimmed Lamp

The narrator introduces Lou and Nancy, describes their appearances and attitudes, and offers commentary on their choices and the nature of shopgirls.

Calloway's Code

The narrative voice that recounts the events.

The Country of Elusion

The narrator guides the reader through the elusive concept of Bohemia and the events of the chapter.

The Ethics of Pig

The listener on the train who prompts Jeff to tell his story and questions his ethics.

Seats of the Haughty

The narrator, acting as a personal conductor and cicerone, tries to entertain the wealthy Texan Solly with urban amusements but fails repeatedly.

The Purple Dress

The narrator describes the significance of the color purple and the lives of the store girls.

Proof of the Pudding

The narrator describes the spring scene and the thoughts of Editor Westbrook.

The Halberdier of the Little Rheinschloss

The narrator who converses with Waiter No. 18 and inquires about the broken cigar-case.

The Caballero's Way

Narrates the story in second person, describing the Kid's actions and the events at the jacal.

Phoebe

The listener in the café who prompts Captain Maloné to tell the story of Bad-Luck Kearny.

The Day We Celebrate

The narrator, 'Hop-along' Bibb, recounts his adventures in Costa Rica with Liverpool Sam.

Modern Rural Sports

The listener who prompts Jeff for the story and comments at the end.

The Chair of Philanthromathematics

The listener to whom Jeff tells the story; interjects with questions.

The Hand That Riles the World

The listener to Jeff's story; prompts Jeff to discuss the role of women in business.

Conscience in Art

The listener to whom Jeff tells the story.

The Memento

Narrates the scene at the Hotel Thalia and Rosalie's story.

The Enchanted Profile

The narrator listens to Ida Bates's story and later reveals the resemblance between her profile and the silver dollar.

The Headhunter

The first-person narrator, a former war correspondent who becomes obsessed with headhunting philosophy and uses it to win Chloe Greene's affection.

The Moment of Victory

The first-person narrator who recounts Willie Robbins's story and his own experiences in the San Augustine Rifles during the Spanish-American War.

Buried Treasure

The narrator and protagonist, a sentimental fool who seeks buried treasure and ultimately wins May Martha Mangum.

What You Want

The narrator describes the scene and characters, including the caliph and James Turner.

The Hiding of Black Bill

The seedy man called Snipy, who listens to Ham's story.

The Discounters of Money

The narrator provides commentary on modern philanthropists and tells the story of Howard Pilkins.

He Also Serves

The narrator who listens to Hunky Magee's stories and records them.

Helping the Other Fellow

The narrator listens to William Trotter's story on the beach at Aguas Frescas.

II

The narrator engages William Trotter in conversation, offering him a job in the States and later listening to Trotter's story.

III

The listener to Trotter's story, who offers him a job through his brother.

IV

The narrator receives a letter from his brother and chooses to write stories instead of taking the job.

Supply and Demand

The narrator observes Finch's interactions and hears the story of the Peche Indians.

To Him Who Waits

The narrator describes the hermit's cave, his appearance, and the events of the chapter.

II

The narrator, who confides in Mack about his love for Mildred Telfair and later proposes to her over the phone.

I

The narrator travels to Pittsburgh on business and observes fellow passengers before recognizing John A. Pescud.

II

The narrator listens to Pescud's critique of bestselling novels.

III

The narrator listens to John Pescud's story and prompts him with questions about his romance.

IV

The narrator accompanies Pescud on the train, observes Coketown, and reflects on life's geographical limits.

No Story

The narrator is a space-work reporter for the Morning Beacon who reluctantly helps Tripp with the story of Ada Lowery, spending his own money and ultimately giving Tripp a dollar.

A Poor Rule

The narrator is one of Ileen's suitors, participating in the test of honesty.

Rus in Urbe

The press-agent for Binkly & Bing who remains in New York City during the summer and argues with North about the merits of urban versus rural life.

The Venturers

Narrates the story, describing the characters' philosophies and actions.

A Municipal Report

The narrator, a writer from the North, visits Nashville on magazine business and becomes involved in local intrigues.

A Christmas Pi

The narrator, a writer who has never written a Christmas story, encounters a man on Christmas Eve and tries to prevent him from throwing a brick.

A Technical Error

The narrator is a guest at Sam Durkee's ranch, serving as press-agent and camp-follower during the feud. He rides with Sam in pursuit of Ben Tatum.

Let Me Feel Your Pulse

The protagonist who obsessively seeks medical cures for his self-diagnosed ailments, eventually finding a peculiar treatment in the mountains.

The Friendly Call

The narrator, a hardware salesman, visits Saltillo and observes Bell's interactions with Ringo and his wife.

The Snow Man

The first-person narrator who seeks shelter at the Bay Horse Ranch and observes the events.

Law and Order

Bud Oakley, office deputy and narrator, who helps Luke and identifies the prisoner as Luke's son.

An Unfinished Christmas Story

The narrator who knocks on the door looking for Paley and later recounts the Christmas story.

The Unprofitable Servant

The first-person narrator who compares the differing newspaper accounts and introduces the parable of the talents.

A Fog in Santone

The narrator describes the fog, the invalids, and the encounters between Goodall, Hurd, and Miss Rosa.