A story about a special summer in the lives of four lifelong friends who are separated for the first time. The young women find a pair of jeans that fits each of them perfectly and they decide to use the pants as a way of keeping in touch.

The Wreck of the Mary Deare: The freighter Mary Dear is adrift in stormy seas. All have abandoned ship except for one man-- exhausted first officer Gideon Patch who has taken command. Appearances indicate he's a madman, but Patch isn't a man who relies on appearances. The Fountainhead: An architect unwilling to change his design takes matters into his own hands after learning the plans for one of his buildings has been changed. Friendly Persuasion:...