She's not on the short list of outstanding female American short story writers for nothing. I read some of these vignettes in H.S. & college, and years later I thoroughly enjoyed becoming reacquainted with them, and will likely reread again. At the conclusion of each story/vignette I find myself thinking, "wait...don't just end it here as I'm becoming enthralled with the characters, the setting, and the mood. I want the rest of the story." Mansfield is concise, with every word skillfully chosen to convey a believable scenario. Her sketches are wonderful and remind me of Willa Cather, but better. I much prefer her to Virginia Woolf.