The Honorary Committee expressed, some of them, to the Committee of Award certain preferences. William Marion Reedy wrote: "I read and printed one very good story called 'Baby Fever.' I think it is one of the best stories of the year." John Phillips, though stating that he had not followed short stories very closely, thought the best one he had read "The Theatrical Sensation of Springtown," by Bess Streeter Aldrich (_American_, December). Mrs. Edwin Markham commended Charles Finger's "Canassa" (_Reedy's Mirror_, October 30). W. Adolphe Roberts submitted a number of stories from _Ainslee's:_ "Young Love," by Nancy Boyd; "The Token from the Arena," by June Willard; "The Light," by Katherine Wilson. He also drew attention to "Phantom," by Mildred Cram (_Green Book_, March). That the Committee of Award, after a careful study of these and other recommendations, failed to confirm individual high estimates is but another illustration of the disagreement of doctors. To all those of the Honorary Committee who gave encouragement and aid the Committee of Award is most grateful. There remains the pleasure of thanking, also, the authors and publishers who have kindly granted permission for the reprinting of the stories included in this volume. The Committee of Award would like them to know that renewal of the O. Henry prize depends upon their generous cooperation. BLANCHE COLTON WILLIAMS. NEW YORK CITY, February 29, 1920. _O. HENRY MEMORIAL AWARD PRIZE STORIES 1919_ ENGLAND TO AMERICA By MARGARET PRESCOTT MONTAGUE From _Atlantic Monthly_ I. "Lord, but English people are funny!"