The immortal dismalites -- The unexpected artist -- The Tangierman's lament -- Bang the drum loudly -- When the rain came -- Playing the last round -- Where is the fabulous Dewey diamond? -- In the radiance of Master Charles -- Ricochet -- Meat -- Flush with success -- A song of sorrow -- Love and justice -- To the lighthouse -- At a fork in the trail -- History floats -- The race is off -- Tory terrorist -- Out of nowhere -- Claimed only by the flood -- Notes on the essays.