This book is dedicated to:
Dr. Arnold Katz — The Patient Resident
Phyllis, wife and — The Greek Interpreter
plus
Paul, Sarah,
Amy and Laura — The Three Students
With Love
Grateful acknowledgment is made to the following publications for permission to reprint the stories listed:
Argosy for “Merry Go Round,” Counter Intelligence,” and “The Hochmann Miniatures.”
MD for “A Matter of Honor” and “The Collector.”
New American Library for “Sweet Music,” portions of which appeared in the novel The Hochmann Miniatures.
Playboy for “The Wager.”