The Lion and the Goat
Once upon a time there was an old she-goat. One day, when it was getting dark, she was returning home with many other goats. She was old and weak, and when she got tired she was left behind.
King Midas and the Golden Touch
Once upon a time there lived a very rich King, whose name was Midas. He had a little daughter Marigold whom he loved very much.
The Ransom of Red Chief
Once Bill and I made a plan to kidnap a child and get a ransom for him. We chose a boy who was ten years old. He was the son of a rich man, Dorset by name.
The Last Leaf
Two young artists, Sue and Joanna, had their studio at the top of a three-story brick house. In November, Joanna got sick with pneumonia. She was lying on her bed, looking through the small window at the blank side of the next brick house.
Brother Rabbit and the Tar-Baby
Brother Fox and Brother Rabbit lived not far from each other. Brother Rabbit behaved like he was the boss of the whole neighborhood. Brother Fox didn’t like that and decided to teach Brother Rabbit a lesson.