This collection of short stories is set in a small town in upstate New York in the early 20th century. Adams captures the rhythms of small-town life and the quirks of its inhabitants with humor and insight. The stories touch on themes such as love, community, and the passage of time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.