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L. M. Montgomery shines again in this second compilation of her short stories, this time those that were published in 1902-1903. The same whimsical, funny, and wholesome sweetness that she would later become known for in her Anne Shirley series, was on display in these earlier published tales. CONTENTS: A patent medicine testimonial -- A sandshore wooing -- After many days -- An unconventional confidence -- Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas basket -- Davenport's story -- Emily's husband -- Min -- Miss Cordelia's accommodation -- Ned's stroke of business -- Our runaway kite -- The bride roses -- The Josephs' Christmas -- The magical bond of the sea -- The martyrdom of Estella -- The old chest at Wyther Grange -- The Osbornes' Christmas -- The romance of Aunt Beatrice -- The running away of Chester -- The strike at Putney -- The unhappiness of Miss Farquhar -- Why Mr. Cropper changed his mind.

L. M. Montgomery shines again in this second compilation of her short stories, this time those that were published in 1902-1903. The same whimsical, funny, and wholesome sweetness that she would later become known for in her Anne Shirley series, was on display in these earlier published tales. CONTENTS: A patent medicine testimonial -- A sandshore wooing -- After many days -- An unconventional confidence -- Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas basket -- Davenport's story -- Emily's husband -- Min -- Miss Cordelia's accommodation -- Ned's stroke of business -- Our runaway kite -- The bride roses -- The Josephs' Christmas -- The magical bond of the sea -- The martyrdom of Estella -- The old chest at Wyther Grange -- The Osbornes' Christmas -- The romance of Aunt Beatrice -- The running away of Chester -- The strike at Putney -- The unhappiness of Miss Farquhar -- Why Mr. Cropper changed his mind.