Release date is 2010-01-26

The mermaid of Druid lake -- The goddess of truth -- A daughter of Cuba libre -- A two-party line -- Timon up to date -- The night that Patti sang -- An island on a jamboree -- Alexander the Great -- Breaking into medicine -- The pink ghost of Franklin Square -- The vanished mummy -- "Mount Vernon 1-0-0-0".

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"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories" by Charles Weathers Bump is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The stories feature a blend of fantasy and adventure, with whimsical tales that explore the lives of various characters, including Edwin Horton, who encounters a captivating mermaid during a dawn stroll in Druid Hill Park. This enchanting volume appears to delve into themes of love, illusion, and the extraordinary lurking in the mundane. At the start of the book, Edwin Horton finds himself unable to sleep on a hot June night, prompting him to venture into the early morning at Druid Hill Park. His solitary walk leads him to a surreal encounter with a beautiful young woman by the lake, who reveals herself to be a mermaid—half fish and half human. Intrigued and enamored, Edwin engages in playful conversation with the mermaid, who explains her existence and her love for the early hours. As their meetings continue, Edwin becomes determined to share the joy of the mermaid's world with his friend Tom, leading to an unintended mishap during a motorcar adventure that leaves the mermaid vanishing. This opening sets the whimsical tone for the stories that follow, showcasing the blend of enchantment and everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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