[WELLS HASTINGS(24 June 1878- 9 May 1923) was an American writer widely known for his humorous stories] GIDEON “An’ de next’ frawg dat houn’ pup seen, he pass him by wide.” The house, which had hung upon every word, roared with laughter and shook with a storming volley of applause. Gideon bowed to right and […]
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[George William Curtis, (Feb. 24, 1824-Aug. 31, 1892) was an American writer, editor, and leader in civil service reform.] TITBOTTOM’S SPECTACLES In my mind’s eye, Horatio. PRUE AND I do not entertain much; our means forbid it. In truth, other people entertain us. We enjoy that hospitality of which no account is made. We see
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Micro-FictionCheating Doesn’t PayBy Anna Maria Sprzęczka-Stępień It was beautiful autumn, just the beginning: September. So golden and sunny. People have been coming back from their holidays. James too. He has spent a wonderful time in the countryside, but all good things must come to an end.The next day after the return, first thing in the
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By M.R. James It was, as far as I can ascertain, in September of the year 1811 that a post-chaise drew up before the door of Aswarby Hall, in the heart of Lincolnshire. The little boy who was the only passenger in the chaise, and who jumped out as soon as it had stopped, looked
