Thomas A. Janvier (1849–1913)

Well written, though short, it conveys the adventures of Henry Hudson. I liked it.

A dryly hilarious story of a widow with two suitors. When she tells both of them that, no matter what, her beloved cat will always come first in her affections, each has a very different reaction. The witty, deadpan delivery of the tale, liberally spiced with the malicious gossip of the widow's acquaintances, makes the story that much funnier. It also helps that a heaping portion of just desserts is served out, in a most appropriate manner.

An easy read and entertaining - 19 legends or stories of Mexico such as La Lorrana