First published in this form 1856, these stories are linked by the story of Leah, itself a substantial story and each has a prologue. Collins's preface is also included. Contains the following separate stories: "Leaves from Leah's Diary"; "The Traveler's Story of a Terribly Strange Bed"; "The Lawyer's Story of a Stolen Letter"; "The French Governess's Story of Sister Rose"; "The Angler's Story of The Lady of Glenwith Grange"; "The Nun's Story of Gabriel's Marriage"; "The Professor's Story of The Yellow Mask."