内容简介：
This collection of fictional stories is assembled for readers with limited time on their hands to enjoy, or to kill. These stories fill the void when the reader is at the airport, in the doctoras office, waiting for the bus, or the washing machine to complete a cycleaeven intermission at the theatre. Thus, lengths and treatments of the stories are varied; readers obviously may have varying lengths of time available to them for recreational reading. Pick a longer or a shorter story as time permits. Subject matter also is variedaromance, relationships, crime, travel, work, and playathings that involve people. Itas possible that the reader may even learn a few facts, gain some knowledge, but the stories are never preachy. So, place a copy in purse or pocket, just to have it handy for when you have only short quality time to devote to yourself.