Black Cat Vol. 02 No. 10 July 1897

Black Cat Vol. 02 No. 10 July 1897

by Various

This volume of "The Black Cat" features five original short stories. "For Dear Old Yale" presents a game of cards with high stakes. "The Casket of Pandora" explores a young woman's choice between her family and her aspirations. "A Romance of the Palisades" revolves around a mysterious portrait and its hidden secret. "A Postponed Arrest" portrays a sheriff's act of mercy towards a dying man. Finally, "A Geometrical Design" sets three sisters on a treasure hunt based on a cryptic will.

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