This is a collection of short stories that explore different aspects of married life. The stories are set in the early 1900s and provide a glimpse into the joys, struggles, and complexities of married life during that time. The stories include "Their Second Marriage," "A Good Dinner," "The Strength of Ten," "In the Reign of Quintilia," "The Happiest Time," "In the Married Quarters," "Mrs. Atwood's Outer Raiment," "Fairy Gold," "A Matrimonial Episode," "Not a Sad Story," and "Wings." Each story has its unique plot and characters, but they all center around the theme of marriage and explore the dynamics between husbands and wives, as well as the challenges and rewards of married life.