A compact collection of short fiction built around urban life and social observation, opening with a fantasia about a restless millionaire whose search for pleasure leads to unexpected incidents. The remaining stories range from burglaries and late-night encounters to theatrical and police-room episodes, offering varied tones from light satire to darker comedy. Recurring concerns include chance misunderstandings, moral ambiguity, and the gap between public appearance and private unease, all delivered through economical plotting, pointed character sketches, and crisp, period detail.