A Fickle Widow part 6
“First,” answered the man, “my master says that the presence of the coffin in the saloon makes it difficult to conduct marriage festivities in...
A Fickle Widow part 5
“My master,” replied the servant, “has never yet been married.”
“What qualities does he look for in the fortunate woman he will choose for his...
A Fickle Widow part 4
“Some years ago I communicated to Chwang my desire to become his disciple. In furtherance of this purpose I came hither, and now, to...
A Fickle Widow part 3
“A faithful minister does not serve two princes, and a virtuous woman never thinks of a second husband,” sententiously replied the lady. “If fate...
A Fickle Widow part 2
“Your wrists are not strong enough for such work,” he said. “Let me relieve you at it.”
“By all means,” replied the lady briskly. “Here...
A Fickle Widow part 1
A Fickle Widow (Anonymous: 15th Century A.D., or before)
A Fickle Widow, which also appeared originally in the Marvellous Tales, presents a striking contrast to...
At the Well Part 7
On the threshold, through the faint light of the early dawn, he noticed a human figure.
“Who are you, there?”
“It is me, grandpa, Anoka! I...
At the Well Part 6
Slumber over there. Do you want to be punished by God? She said to Petriya.
The moon was overhead. Everything was so quiet. Anoka`s heart...
At the Well Part 5
The same evening all the men were sitting around the table, for it was supper time. Radoyka was the only woman among them. The...
At the Well Part 4
Anoka`s fury grew day by day and she invented all kinds of tricks with which to tease the people in the house. She would...
