Parker wrote a number of dialogues.

Many of them—"The Last Tea," "The Mantle of Whistler," "The Sexes," "The Road Home," and "A Young Woman in Green Lace"—examine aspects of romantic love. Others take on different topics. "Arrangement in Black and White" concerns racism; "Travelogue," "The Cradle of Civilization," and "Oh, He's Charming!" focus on characters flawed by self-absorption. Alcohol abuse is a major issue in "A Terrible Day Tomorrow."