The author presents nine short stories in which situations involving the marginal or the unexpected bring forth truth; examples include the arrival of an unknown aunt at a young couple's home, and the relationship between a circus performer--the Armless Woman--and her son.
General Note
"Some of the stories in this work were originally published in Epoch, Ex Libris, The Michigan Quarterly Review, and Story."--T.p. verso.
Content Note
It's bad luck to die -- Some have entertained angels, unaware -- Here's your hat what's your hurry -- The bar of our recent unhappiness -- Mercedes Kane -- What we know about the lost aztec children -- June -- Secretary of State -- The goings-on of the world.