Far-away Stories

The title of a volume of short stories is always a difficult matter. It ought to indicate frankly the nature of the book so that the unwary purchaser shall have no grievance (except on the score of merit which is a different affair altogether) against either author or publisher. In my title I have tried to solve the problem. But why Far-away? Well the stories cover a long stretch of years and all save one were written in calm days far-away from the present convulsion of the world.Anyhow no one will buy the book under the impression that it is a novel and finding that it isn't revile me as a cheat. And so I have the pleasure of offering it for your perusal with a clear conscience.