The Treasure
His grown son and daughter, ever fearing their father's acrid displeasure, skulk furtively about the household, slaving at their multiple chores. His penury extends even to the table, at whi... Read allHis grown son and daughter, ever fearing their father's acrid displeasure, skulk furtively about the household, slaving at their multiple chores. His penury extends even to the table, at which he stints his children to dry crusts and weak tea, in order that his secret hoard of go... Read allHis grown son and daughter, ever fearing their father's acrid displeasure, skulk furtively about the household, slaving at their multiple chores. His penury extends even to the table, at which he stints his children to dry crusts and weak tea, in order that his secret hoard of gold might be increased. His one pleasure, when assured he is alone, is to cautiously remove... Read all