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1 Which of the Two? A True Tale of Parental Perfidy Homo , 1868 single work short story The tale opens in a fishing village on the Suffolk coast of England. Mary Adamson and Harry Graham love each other but Mary's father is determined she shall marry young Fynkel, the Dutch/Spanish son of a smuggle who trades with the father. He succeeds in separating the lovers but is implicated in the murder of a customs officer. Harry returns to claim Mary on the morning of her wedding to young Fynkel, and secrets are revealed ... (PB)
1 A Scene in a Country Church Homo , 1868 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 30 May vol. 3 no. 144 1868; (p. 637-638) An encounter between a snoring stranger and a he-goat. (PB)
1 Which Was the Master? Homo , 1868 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 9 May vol. 3 no. 141 1868; (p. 585-590) A mysterious new owner comes to Lark Hall on the outskirts of Croydon, England. A series of tradesmen all describe the squire as a different person. At length the mystery is solved. (PB)
1 In the Pit, on a 'Rush' Night Homo , 1868 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 13 June vol. 3 no. 146 1868; (p. 668-669) On the battle to find seats in the theatre, the 'enthusiasm' of the audience for the performance, and the slow departure. (PB)
1 My Mysterious Lodger Homo , 1868 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 6 June vol. 3 no. 145 1868; (p. 652-654) A married lady takes rooms with Mrs Griffiths in her home near Kensignton Gardens, fleeing the repeated unfaithfulness of her husband. Her story is told and a tragic end soon follows. (PB)
1 The Distinguished Foreign Professor Homo , 1868 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , 20 June vol. 3 no. 147 1868; (p. 678-681) The tale of the rising fortunes and romance of a soldier turned foreign language master, reversed only when his true identity is discovered. (PB)
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