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(Father-in-law Kondelík and Son-in-law Vejvara) went through several editions. His collections of short stories which are most widely read are “Pražské Figurky” (Prague Types); “Drobní Lidé” (Insignificant People); “Z Pražských Zákoutí” (From Prague Nooks) and “Bodří Pražané” (Gay Praguers).
The story selected is from his “Drobní Lidé” and was written in 1885. The title refers to an actual author, Madame Rettigová, who published several novels and also a practical “Domácí Kuchařka” (Home Cook-Book).
