"Some of the articles and poems ... have been used in The Christian herald and ... the New York times"--Pref A talk of war -- The blue bowl -- About ideals -- A springtime fancy -- In the shadow of the mesquite -- Smiles and tears -- The gipsy spirit -- When trouble comes -- From twelve to one -- The onlooker -- Attractiveness -- A song of love -- At the dying of the year -- "Knee-deep in June" -- In search of vacation land -- Only a dog -- Commencement days -- In defense of the modern girl -- The moving finger -- The lady in the veil -- The spice of life -- Life's signboards -- Flowers to the dead -- The punishment -- By love --During a shower -- "An, you ha' seen what I ha' seen" -- The coming of "Mary Christmas" -- Adventure and achievement -- The Christmas spirit -- Good intentions -- The sleeping princess -- Following the star -- The eve o' Christmas