Contents: The road, by Chang T'ien-yi -- The inside story, by Chang T’ien-yi -- A country boy withdraws from school, by Lao Hsiang -- Black Li and White Li, by Lao She -- The glasses, by Lao She -- Grandma takes charge, by Lao She -- The philanthropist, by Lao She -- Liu's court, by Lao She -- The puppet dead, by Pa Chin -- Night march, by Shen Ts'ung-wen -- Smile!, By Chang T’ien-yi -- Reunion, by Chang T'ien-yi -- Little sister, by Feng Wen-ping -- The helpmate, by Ling Shu-hua (Mrs. Ch'en T'ung-po) -- Spring silkworms, by Mao Dun -- "A true Chinese," by Mao Dun -- Mrs. Li's hair, by Yeh Shao-chün -- Neighbors, by Yeh Shao-chün -- What's the difference? By Lusin -- Peking street scene, by Lusin -- Yuchun, by Yang Chen-sheng -- Glossary -- Bibliographical note (p.[235]) -- Notes on the authors.