Croker, B. M. (Bithia Mary) 1849?-1920 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Odds and Ends" by B. M. Croker is a collection of interconnected narratives written in the late 19th century. The stories are framed by the travels and adventures of the central characters, primarily focusing on Miss Elizabeth Barrett and her niece, as they navigate their experiences in various settings, which often blend humor with the strange occurrences and challenges they encounter. The opening of "Odds and Ends" sets the stage for a memorable adventure as Miss Elizabeth Barrett and her niece find themselves stranded on a desolate road in rural Ireland after their car breaks down. As they explore the eerie surroundings while waiting for help, they decide to seek shelter at a nearby cottage. Upon their arrival, they inadvertently become entangled in a humorous and chaotic situation involving an Irish wedding party and a recently deceased grandfather hidden away in a wardrobe. This unexpected twist not only highlights the rich tapestry of Irish hospitality but also promises further entertaining escapades and character interactions throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The spare bed -- Unavoidably postponed -- The north verandah -- Imitation pearls -- The helper -- The fatal paragraph -- The ship's cat -- Helen, or Semiramis? -- The red bungalow -- The scarecrow -- The old town house -- The find -- The creaking board -- The sword of Lanbryde -- The King's Shilling -- A dark horse. Release date is 2023-03-22 MWS, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Hutchinson & Co., 1919 Ireland -- Fiction Short stories, English -- Irish authors PR United Kingdom: Hutchinson & Co., 1919 https://archive.org/details/oddsends00crok https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70344 https://archive.org/details/oddsends00crok https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70344 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134627.0 70344