Arts

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…

“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…

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…

There once was a poor Woodcutter. One day while working, he felt tired and sat down under a tree to rest for a while. A…

Once in a village near a desert, there was a huge mansion with seven doors. The mansion belonged to a rich woman and her three…

The Widow Ducket lived in a small village about ten miles from the New Jersey sea-coast. In this village she was born, here she had…

One evening, a young man named Gopu was traveling through a forest, which was the hideout of many thieves. When he reached the forest, which…

The King’s son was going to be married, so there were general rejoicings. He had waited a whole year for his bride, and at last,…

There once lived a cunning and crafty man in a small village. He always used to make money through deceit. “Why should I work when…

“I can assure you,” said I, “that it will take a very tangible ghost to frighten me.” And I stood up before the fire with…

Once a Thakur borrowed money from a Bania. “I will pay you back as soon as possible,” he promised. Several days passed and the money…

“She said that she would dance with me if I brought her red roses,” cried the young Student; “but in all my garden there is…