Mary Agnes Tincker was an American journalist and author who wrote for publications such as The New York World and The Chicago Tribune. A Winged Word and Other Sketches and Stories is a collection of Tincker's most popular essays and short stories. The book covers a wide range of topics, from social commentary to personal anecdotes. Tincker's writing is both witty and insightful, and her stories provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of American journalism in the early 20th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.