The Toys of Peace

by Saki

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A collection of short stories by Saki. I didn't understand a couple of them - the ones that seemed to be mostly about the Balkan Wars? But obviously I enjoyed the mockery of Edwardian high society. (

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"I thought I must tell you that my Elaine has had a water-colour sketch accepted by the Latent Talent Art Guild; it's to be exhibited at their summer exhibition at the Hackney Gallery." The Occasional Garden

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