Black Cat Vol. 05 No. 05 February 1900

The Black Cat (1895-1922) was a monthly literary magazine, publishing original short stories, often about uncanny or fantastical topics. Many writers were largely unknown, but some famous authors also wrote original material for this magazine. Volume 5, Issue Number 5, contains the following 5 stories: > The Haunted Cap, by George W. Kelley: what is the mystery behind the moving cap ? > Gamaliel's Wedge, by Margaretta M. Morley: an idiosyncratic young man is always good for a surprise > E Pluribus Unum, by William S. Walkley: a young boy touches the heart of seasoned soldiers > A Gentleman of a Very Old School, by Thomas Brockett: a scholar finds an unusual hospitality on his travels > A Charcoal Sketch, by Julia Schayer: courage can be found in the weakest child - Summary by Sonia