Thirteen stories, some of which have only appeared in magazine form, that Du Maurier wrote when she was just beginning her career. Taken together, the collection demonstrates the growth of her storytelling skills.

East wind -- The doll -- And now to God the father -- A difference in temperament -- Frustration -- Piccadilly -- Tame cat -- Mazie -- Nothing hurts for long -- Week-end -- The happy valley -- And his letters grew colder -- The limpet.