Readers will delight in the fresh wit, humor, and keen writing style of Lawrence Bechtel! In his collection of short stories, readers will encounter a variety of characters-some comic, some serious-who are transformed by experience, often against their will. Commiserate with a disgruntled employee. Rendezvous with a celebratory group of vet school graduates. Meet a restless college student, an artistic school girl, the hapless companion of Daniel Boone, a university administrator sacked from her job who meets a mysterious grounds worker and poet. Bechtel's stories are sure to grasp your attention, stimulate your thinking, and sometimes bring a smile to your face. Welcome to the House of Poetry!