The Metterling lists -- A look at organized crime -- The Schmeed memoirs -- My philosophy -- Yes, but can the steam engine do this? -- Death knocks -- Spring bulletin -- Hassidic tales -- The Gossage-Vardebedian papers -- Notes from the overfed -- A twenties memory -- Count Dracula -- A little louder, please -- Conversations with Helmholtz -- Viva Vargas! -- The discovery and use of the fake ink blot -- Mr. Big.