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* Contents derived from the 1977 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
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A Story for Christmas,
single work
essay
(p. 5-6)Cowan discusses the legend that when Joseph of Arimathaea plunged his staff into the earth at Glastonbury a tree grew that blossoms each Christmas Day.
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The Advent Wreath,
single work
short story
(p. 6-10)A brother and sister who rejected their strict parents are reunited with them at Christmas.
- The Living Rose, single work short story (p. 10)
- Sunday Morning : Durham River W.A.i"Sapphire sky and quiet river,", single work poetry (p. 10)
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An Old Tale,
single work
short story
(p. 11-14)A middle-aged woman rejects her sister's advice to find a husband and sets off to Europe instead.
- IMPi"Inspiration stirs my soul to", single work poetry (p. 14)
- Creature of the Nighti"Late was the night - and dark as black velvet", single work poetry (p. 15)
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In the Eye of an Ant,
single work
essay
(p. 15-18)Haill reflects on how he became a writer and on the wisdom of ants.
- A Poemi"There seemed", single work poetry (p. 18-19)
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My Place,
single work
short story
(p. 20-24)A woman whose home is about to be knocked down discovers that she owns the home of her best friend.
- In My Dreamsi"Yes, in my lonely dreams", single work poetry (p. 25-26)
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Janie,
single work
short story
(p. 26-32)A young orphan girl drowns when she tries to pick an iris for her bed-ridden cousin.
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