y separately published work icon The Lighted Window : And Other Stories selected work   short story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1944... 1944 The Lighted Window : And Other Stories
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Brisbane, Queensland,:Bunyip Press , 1945 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Lighted Window, Dulcie Dunlop Ladds , single work short story (p. 7-17)
Mother's Holiday, Dulcie Dunlop Ladds , single work short story (p. 18-25)
The Quiet Room, Dulcie Dunlop Ladds , single work short story (p. 26-37)
Merry Go Round, Dulcie Dunlop Ladds , single work short story (p. 38-47)
Clinging Fingers, Dulcie Dunlop Ladds , single work short story (p. 48-56)
Strange Visitor, Dulcie Dunlop Ladds , single work short story

Beatrice, a beautiful young woman from Melbourne, married Bram after her true love, Adrian (a singer), married Rosalie for her money. Beatrice and Bram move north to a place in the hills where they grow bananas. After she has three children Beatrice begins to think about her lost love who is now a famous singer. One night, at midnight, Beatrice receives a visit from Rosalie who tells her that Adrian had never forgotten Beatrice. The next morning Beatrice discovers that Rosalie had died before midnight on the road to Beatrice's home.

(p. 57-70)
Fastidious, Dulcie Dunlop Ladds , single work short story (p. 71-89)
Goodwill Towards Men, Dulcie Dunlop Ladds , single work short story (p. 90-100)
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