Waifs and Strays (short story collection, Henry)
The Red Roses of Tonia
Two men raced to buy an Easter hat for a woman they both admired, but after a series of mishaps, one of them managed to bring her a hat that she happily wore to church.
Round the Circle
A man got lost in the wilderness while riding to a nearby ranch, only to find himself back at his own home, realizing the importance of his wife's happiness and their relationship.
The Rubber Plant's Story
A rubber plant, mistaken for a magnolia, narrates its experiences as it changes owners, witnessing the lives of various New York City residents, including performers, a married couple, and a struggling singer.
Out of Nazareth
J. Pinkney Bloom, a promoter, convinces Colonel Peyton Blaylock and his wife to invest in a town called Skyland. However, the town turns out to be a failure, and Bloom buys the Blaylocks' property in another town, Cold Branch.
Confessions of a Humorist
A man turned professional humorist by stealing jokes from his children and wife, losing their trust and joy. Heartbroken, he quit humor and regained full happiness by running a funeral business.
The Sparrows in Madison Square
A struggling writer tried to sell a story about sparrows in Madison Square but failed, leading him to befriend a homeless man and share a meal of roasted sparrows.
Hearts and Hands
Traveling east by train, a stylish young woman met a handsome friend handcuffed to a rougher man. She happily assumed her friend was the marshal but learned too late he was truly the criminal.
The Cactus
A man lost the woman he loved due to his own vanity and conceit, as he pretended to know Spanish, which led to a misunderstanding when she sent him a cactus with a Spanish name as her answer.
The Detective Detector
A skilled murderer committed a crime in broad daylight and then used his analytical abilities to locate the detective assigned to his case, proving that they could meet in New York City.
The Dog and the Playlet
Two friends debated whether people in real life react to tragic situations with dramatic language, as they do in plays. Their argument remained unsettled until one of them experienced a personal betrayal.
A Little Talk About Mobs
A tall man from Indiana discussed with a New Yorker about the nature of mobs in New York City, particularly those surrounding streetcar accidents, and shared his own experience with lynching.
The Snow Man
A group of people, including a ranch owner, a cook, and a Frenchman, are snowbound in a ranch house. The arrival of a young woman adds tension and competition between the men.