As people came to expect baroque puzzles from me, I couldn't let them down. So, first things first.
Although, since it was posted anonymously, those in the puzzle are given the same consideration--after all, these need no introduction.
1. It was love at first sight.
2. Mr. [name], of the [name], had locked the hen-houses for the night, but was too drunk to remember to shut the popholes.
3. "Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents," grumbled [name], lying on the rug.
4. What can you say about a twenty-five year-old girl who died?
5. Miss [name] had that kind of beauty which seems to be thrown into relief by poor dress.
6. I had the story, bit by bit, from various people, and, as generally happens in such cases, each time it was a different story.
7. "I see..." said the vampire thoughtfully, and slowly he walked across the room toward the window.
8. Once upon a time there was a Martian named [name].
9. [name]: Who's there?
10. I suppose that the high-water mark of my youth in Columbus, Ohio, was the night the bed fell on my father.
11. Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.
12. [name]: With one particular horse, called [name], he embraces.
13. The regular early morning yell of horror was the sound of [name] waking up and suddenly remembering where he was.