Comparison of "The Catbird Seat" and "The Lucid Eye in Silvertown."

"The Catbird Seat" and "The Lucid Eye in Silver Town" may have different plots, one being of a devious plan while the other a story of innocence, but are similar in having two common characters, the characters of Mr. Martin and Uncle Quinn. People respect Mr. Martin and Uncle Quinn and they are in the highest regards of their position. Underlying this layer there is something more underhanded and dishonest. Mr. Martin removes those threatening …

…That is why they are both where they are right now. Mr. Martin is on top rid of Mrs. Barrows, and Uncle Quinn is rich. To gain one thing one must lose something else. In this case, these men lost their inner beauty. They lost the ability to care about others. In the end, that is the greater good. It is better to have love than money. Mr. Martin and Uncle Quinn are just illusions.