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1 The Reason Why Mary W. Stanley Gibson , 1898 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , September vol. 33 no. 400 1898; (p. 604) A good friend's advice to look after her dress and appearance to sing and read aloud to her husband win him back to his wife from the arms of the local society flirt. Good marriage advice, etc. (PB)
1 Anna's Mother Mary W. Stanley Gibson , 1896 single work short story romance
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , November vol. 32 no. 378 1896; (p. 27-28) A 50 year-old New York astronomy professor is tempted to have an affair with a sophisticated society woman who feigns interest in his work - but the plea of his wife and the thought of their daughter dead 2 years tips the scales in honour's favour. Feeling gentle but overdrawn. (PB)
1 Dying Mary W. Stanley Gibson , 1895 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , March vol. 30 no. 358 1895; (p. 362) An unfaithful husband rediscovers his love for his wife and his honour on her deathbed as she forgives him. His mistress is singing and flirting in a nearby hotel - and he feels jealousy even as his wife is dying. (PB)
1 Cousin Augusta Mary W. Stanley Gibson , 1882 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , February vol. 17 no. 201 1882; (p. 327-329) A fascinating city belle comes to spend a few weeks with her newly married cousin and her husband in the country. He becomes infatuated but she quickly stamps on it, leaving hurriedly and telling him she feels insulted and that no man is trustworthy. He confesses all to his wife, is forgiven, and the belle remains single. Oddly interesting though often predictable. (PB)
1 Milford Grange Mary W. Stanley Gibson , 1881 single work short story romance
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , November vol. 17 no. 198 1881; (p. 164-166) Romance between the new young master of the Grange and the girl who was his mother's companion before her death. Ends honourably. Slight. (PB)
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