In The Wood
As the mayor was about to sit down to breakfast, the word was brought to him that the rural policeman, with two prisoners, was awaiting…
Literature
The Clever Wife
Long ago, there lived a lazy man. He never wanted to work and was always looking for an easy way to get food. One day,…
Long Names
A long time ago, in a village in Mizoram, people believed long names bring great fortune, and longer ones being even greater! In many of…
The Magical Millstone
Once, there lived two brothers-the elder one was rich, while the younger poor. The elder brother was very selfish and arrogant. But, the younger brother…
The Two Rodents
Once upon a time, there lived two rodents in a town. One lived in a godown and was very happy there, feeding on the grain…
In the Spring
With the first day of spring, when the awakening earth puts on its garment of green, and the warm, fragrant air fans our faces and…
The Sly Servant
Once upon a time, there lived a rich merchant who had a very cunning servant. One day, the merchant decided to visit his mother. “Pack…
The Correct Match
Once, there lived four friends. One of them was a waver, the other a carpenter, the third a goldsmith and the fourth a hawker who…
Hot Potatoes
I It was considered by certain people to be a dramatic moment in the history of musical enterprise in the Five Towns when Mrs. Swann…
The Elephant’s Nose
Many years ago, it is said, that elephants had small trunks with stubbed noses. One year, it did not rain for many months. The ponds…
The Antique Ring
“Yes, indeed: the gem is as bright as a star, and curiously set,” said Clara Pembertou, examining an antique ring, which her betrothed lover had…
The Miserly Merchant
There once was a rich merchant in Bonga. He was so miserly that no one likes him. He never paid his taxes, and he saved…
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