Heart of the West (Henry)
Hearts and Crosses
A ranch foreman married a cattle queen, but felt overshadowed by her authority and left to regain his manhood; he later returned after proving himself in a distant ranch.
The Ransom of Mack
Two friends settled in a small town to enjoy their wealth, but one fell for a young woman and planned to marry her. The other intervened, saving his friend from an ill-advised marriage.
Telemachus, Friend
Two inseparable friends competed for the affection of a widow, agreeing to court her fairly and openly, but their friendship was tested when one of them won her heart and married her.
The Handbook of Hymen
Two prospectors, trapped in a cabin during a snowstorm, find solace in reading books, leading to a competition for the affection of a widow, ultimately resulting in a humorous misunderstanding and marriage.
The Pimienta Pancakes
A cowboy was tricked by a sheep man into believing he was only interested in a pancake recipe, while he secretly courted and married the woman the cowboy loved.
Seats of the Haughty
A man named Lucullus Polk shares his experiences of selling expensive saddles to visiting potentates, only to find that they have peculiar preferences and do not appreciate the luxury saddles he sells them.
Hygeia at the Solito
A former prizefighter, Cricket McGuire, finds himself broke and sick in San Antonio. Curtis Raidler, a cattleman, takes him to his ranch to recover. McGuire initially resents Raidler's help but eventually realizes the value of hard work and the kindness of others.
An Afternoon Miracle
A ranger with a secret fear of danger overcomes his cowardice when he saves a woman from a threatening man, and in the process, they both discover their true selves.
The Higher Abdication
A tramp, Curly, finds himself in San Antonio, where he experiences the hospitality and challenges of the Southwest. After being taken in by a rancher, Ranse, Curly undergoes a transformation and becomes a respected member of the cowpunchers.
Cupid à la Carte
A man named Jeff Peters falls in love with a waitress named Mame Dugan, but she refuses to marry any man because she associates them with food. However, after being stranded together during a flood, Mame realizes her mistake and expresses her willingness to be with Jeff.
The Caballero's Way
A notorious gunslinger, known as the Cisco Kid, falls in love with a half-Carmen, half-Madonna woman named Tonia Perez. A ranger lieutenant, Sandridge, also becomes infatuated with Tonia and plans to capture the Kid. Tonia sends a letter to Sandridge, asking him to kill the Kid when he arrives at her jacal. Sandridge mistakenly kills Tonia instead, leading to his devastation.
The Sphinx Apple
A group of passengers, including a young woman, is stranded in a snowstorm and takes shelter in an abandoned house. They entertain themselves by telling different versions of the story of a hermit and his lost love, with the young woman ultimately deciding the best version.
The Missing Chord
A man recounted how his wife's father bought her a piano-playing machine instead of a real piano, and she pretended to play it to spare his feelings before he passed away.
A Call Loan
A wealthy cattleman and bank president helped his friend avoid resorting to train robbery to repay a loan, ultimately discovering that the friend's brother had already returned with the money.
The Princess and the Puma
A man tried to impress a rancher's daughter by pretending to save her from a supposedly tame Mexican lion, which she had already shot, turning a potentially embarrassing situation into a romantic encounter.
The Indian Summer of Dry Valley Johnson
A middle-aged sheepman tried to recapture his youth by courting a young woman, but after realizing the absurdity of his actions, he returned to his true self and found love unexpectedly.
Christmas by Injunction
A man tried to bring Christmas joy to a mining town by organizing a Christmas tree and gifts for children, but the town lacked any kids. He eventually found one boy and took him home for Christmas.
A Chaparral Prince
An overworked young girl, longing for her family, writes a letter threatening to drown herself. A gang of outlaws intercepts the letter, and their leader, touched by her plight, secretly returns her home.
The Reformation of Calliope
A notorious troublemaker in a small town faced off against the city marshal, but when the troublemaker's mother arrived, he pretended to be the marshal to protect her from the truth.